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silverman

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈsɪɫvɝˌmæn// sil·ver·man

n. a person who works with silver to make or fix things like jewelry and plates. This is an older word for a silversmith.

n. a person who works in silver; a silversmith. Often used in historical contexts or as a surname.


SIMPLE

The silverman polished the antique spoons until they shone.

CONTEXTUAL

During the eighteenth century, a skilled silverman would often be commissioned by wealthy families to create custom tea sets.

COMPLEX

The museum's collection features several ornate chalices attributed to a master silverman whose workshop was once the most prestigious in the city.

Usage

Primarily used in historical literature or as a proper noun (surname); 'silversmith' is the standard modern term for the profession.

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