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

Examples of jeweler in a Sentence

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By the late 1990s, Cartier was better known as a jeweler than a serious watchmaker. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 The Fox, along with members of the Adams crime family, worked with jeweler Solly Nahome to smelt some of the gold. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026 One jeweler said sales in a single week were like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Christmas all rolled into one. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026 This design by Spanish jeweler Coreterno was a gift from King Felipe VI in 2023 and has sentimental value for the royal couple. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Oct. 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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jeweler

noun
jew·​el·​er
variants or jeweller
: a person who makes or deals in jewelry and related articles
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