# Silverman

/ˈsɪɫvɝˌmæn/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/silverman
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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

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

## Examples

- The silverman polished the antique spoons until they shone.
- During the eighteenth century, a skilled silverman would often be commissioned by wealthy families to create custom tea sets.
- The museum's collection features several ornate chalices attributed to a master silverman whose workshop was once the most prestigious in the city.

## Usage notes

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

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