jeweler

noun

jew·​el·​er ˈjü-ə-lər How to pronounce jeweler (audio)
ˈjü-lər
also ˈju̇-lər
variants or jeweller
1
: one who makes or repairs jewelry
2
: one who deals in jewelry, precious stones, watches, and usually silverware and china

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The jeweler’s black velvet is spread across the land and the ocean. Literary Hub, 3 June 2026 That growth is slow enough to help preserve gold's purchasing power over time while still meeting demand from investors, central banks, jewelers and industrial users. Sharon Wu, USA Today, 2 June 2026 The thoughtful piece of jewelry Phillips proposed with is a ring made by Pragnell, movingly the same jeweler behind Queen Elizabeth’s 1946 engagement ring—given to her by her future husband Prince Philip. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 May 2026 As an aspirational young jeweler, Giuseppe also worked on developing cosmopolitan consciousness. Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for jeweler

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of jeweler was in the 14th century

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“Jeweler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jeweler. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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jeweler

noun
jew·​el·​er
variants or jeweller
ˈjü-ə-lər How to pronounce jeweler (audio)
ˈjü-lər
: a person who makes or deals in jewelry and related articles

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