silversmith

[ sil-ver-smith ]

noun

1. a person whose occupation is making and repairing articles of silver.

silversmith

/ ˈsɪlvəˌsmɪθ /

noun

1. a craftsman who makes or repairs articles of silver

Derived Forms

• ˈsilverˌsmithing, noun

Other Words From

• silver·smithing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of silversmith¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English seolforsmith. See silver, smith

Example Sentences

He settled in Seattle’s small Jewish community, based near today’s Yesler Terrace, and began working in the jewelry business, having apprenticed as a silversmith and watchmaker back in Germany.

From Seattle Times

"We do have evidence that gold and silversmiths were also doing illuminations in manuscripts at this time, for example," Dr Geake said.

From BBC

She loved costume jewelry, as well as pieces by the Danish silversmith Georg Jensen and chairs, which she bought in abundance.

From New York Times

The cross, made by silversmith Michael Lloyd, is inscribed with the words of St David, patron saint of Wales.

From BBC

At a silversmith's workshop on the lake, rows of glass display cases lay empty.

From BBC