Word Noun
jeweler
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈdʒuəɫɝ/ jew·el·er UK spelling jewelers, jeweller
Definition
n.a person who makes or sells jewelry. You go to this person to buy rings, necklaces, or to have your watch repaired.
n.a person who designs, manufactures, or sells jewelry. Often used to refer to a retail establishment specializing in precious metals and gemstones.
Examples
“The jeweler repaired the broken chain for me.”
“She visited a local jeweler to have her wedding ring resized before the wedding.”
“While some prefer mass-produced items, many clients seek out a master jeweler for custom pieces that incorporate rare gemstones and traditional craftsmanship.”
Etymology
From Middle English jueler, from Anglo-Norman jueler, or Old French juelier. By surface analysis, jewel + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Origin Old French juelier
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated