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 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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Georg Jensen has been making the case for understated luxury since 1904 (very much pre-internet), but the brand’s presence on Amazon feels less like a concession to convenience and more like a surprising access point for the Danish silversmith’s pieces. Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026 His latest partnership, with silversmith Neil Zarama of the Chiricahua Apache Nation, includes this belt buckle inspired by the Ketoh, a wrist guard traditionally worn by archers. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 With Roland-Garros underway, keep your eye out for the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy, handcrafted by Mellerio’s silversmiths for more than 100 hours. Air Mail, 23 May 2026 Kummer was dressed on this day as Jacob Hiltzheimer, a German immigrant and silversmith who kept detailed diaries of life in the Revolutionary period. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for silversmith

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

silversmith + -ing

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Silversmith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silversmith. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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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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