glassmaker

noun

glass·​mak·​er ˈglas-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce glassmaker (audio)
: one that makes glass
glassmaking noun

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Educating current and future generations of glassmakers, pushing the medium, and expanding its possibilities are central to the mission for the new studio. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 Now, the globe-trotting photographer (and regular AD contributor) has collaborated with the heritage Viennese glassmaker Lobmeyr on a limited-edition tableware line for Abask. Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2024 Designed with the help of Turkish glassmakers Şişecam—a company in the top five of glass producers globally—the new lightweight bottle has the potential to impact both transport and production emissions. Chris Haslam, WIRED, 13 Sep. 2024 This technique is only practiced by master glassmakers and involves hand-sculpting the glass, making each bottle a unique work of art. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for glassmaker 

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of glassmaker was in 1576

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“Glassmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glassmaker. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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glassmaker

noun
glass·​mak·​er -ˌmā-kər How to pronounce glassmaker (audio)
: a person who makes glass
glassmaking noun
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