jeweler

noun

jew·​el·​er ˈjü-ə-lər How to pronounce jeweler (audio)
ˈjü-lər,
 also  ˈju̇-lər
variants or jeweller
1
: one who makes or repairs jewelry
2
: one who deals in jewelry, precious stones, watches, and usually silverware and china

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The diamonds were gifted to the museum by Ronald Winston, the son of distinguished jeweler and gem collector Harry Winston. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 The jeweler is also making a fresh start at retail with a host of stores set to open or undergo refurbishment. Samantha Conti, WWD, 17 Feb. 2025 That sounds like a lot packed into a small gold or silver piece around the neck, but jewelers have been creating novel ways to hold words, symbols, and declarations so lockets can be customized to express just about anything. Jill Newman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025 The 927 Fifth apartment, as shown in listing photos, takes up the entire floor and once belonged to jeweler Harry Winston, in an era when it was considered chic to let an enviable home address be known. Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jeweler

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of jeweler was in the 14th century

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“Jeweler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jeweler. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.

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jeweler

noun
jew·​el·​er
variants or jeweller
ˈjü-ə-lər How to pronounce jeweler (audio)
ˈjü-lər
: a person who makes or deals in jewelry and related articles

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