silversmith

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noun (1)

sil·​ver·​smith ˈsil-vər-ˌsmith How to pronounce silversmith (audio)
: an artisan who makes articles of silverware
silversmithing
ˈsil-vər-ˌsmith-iŋ How to pronounce silversmith (audio)
noun

silversmithing

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noun (2)

silversmith·​ing "+iŋ How to pronounce silversmithing (audio)
: the work of a silversmith

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Like a silversmith, this guy doing like really intricate jewelry, like silver work. — Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2026 Yet many of the finest craftsmen of the era—the same goldsmiths and silversmiths creating luxury objects for aristocratic clients—were also producing watches. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026 The Beo Grace case design draws its inspiration from fine silver jewelry by Danish silversmith Georg Jensen. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Both Holland and Allyson Gernandt, a local silversmith and jewelry maker, recommend checking out Deep Creek. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for silversmith

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Etymology

Noun (2)

silversmith + -ing

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of silversmith was before the 12th century

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silversmith

noun
sil·​ver·​smith ˈsil-vər-ˌsmith How to pronounce silversmith (audio)
: a person who makes articles of silver
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