mosaicist

[ moh-zey-uh-sist ]

noun

1. a person who works in mosaic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mosaicist¹

First recorded in 1840–50; mosaic + -ist

Example Sentences

Now observe, the old Byzantine mosaicist begins his work at enormous disadvantage.

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The hard materials of the mosaicist were also made to render emotion.

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The painter, the mosaicist, and the designer for intarsia are confused in a similar manner.

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The whole of these mosaics have been restored by a Roman mosaicist, Signor Bornia.

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