glassmaker

noun

glass·​mak·​er ˈglas-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce glassmaker (audio)
: one that makes glass
glassmaking noun

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Hitachi will be joining many others, such as glassmaker Ohara Optical Co., which plans to invest NT$400 million (US $13.57 million) in a site at Central Taiwan Science Park and shift 30 percent of its glass-melting production there in 2013. IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2012 The Damiani Group established the Salvini brand in 1986; introduced the Bliss label in 2000; acquired jeweler Calderoni in 2006; bought retailer Rocca in 2008, and first invested in leading glassmaker Venini in 2016. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 June 2025 René Lalique later became celebrated as a glassmaker and designer after inventing several innovative manufacturing processes that are still in use today. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 Faina produces its collections across Ukraine via local manufacturers and artisans, including glassmakers in the Lviv region and carpet weavers in the Carpathian Mountains. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for glassmaker

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First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of glassmaker was in 1576

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glassmaker

noun
glass·​mak·​er -ˌmā-kər How to pronounce glassmaker (audio)
: a person who makes glass
glassmaking noun
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