luthier

noun

lu·​thi·​er ˈlü-tē-ər How to pronounce luthier (audio)
-thē-ər
: one who makes stringed musical instruments (such as violins or guitars)

Examples of luthier in a Sentence

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But even though this guitar had completely fallen apart, the luthier the band uses was miraculously able to restore it. — Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025 At its center is Sam, a lonely luthier with the extraordinary ability to hear the constant noise of other people’s minds. — Jd Linville, Variety, 18 May 2026 And now his daughters, Ava and Lila Delgado, 17 and 11, carry on the legacy as fourth-generation luthiers. — Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 July 2025 Violin makers, aka luthiers, traditionally learn from hands-on experience how to craft parts and select materials to shape an instrument’s final sound. — ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for luthier

Word History

Etymology

French, from luth lute (from Middle French lut)

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of luthier was in 1879

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“Luthier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luthier. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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