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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Lately, partnerships with the likes of the Kingsman series of films, skatewear brand Palace, jeweler The Great Frog, and watchmaker Breitling have helped spread word about the brand beyond the optical world. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025 The couple recently announced their engagement, with Swift debuting a massive engagement ring designed by jeweler Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025 Authorities tracked down all parties involved – including the jewelers and foundry workers who touched the bracelet – and arrested them, but not in time to save the precious object. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025 When Marie Curie’s new glowing discovery first hit the market, jewelers embedded radium in pendants and bracelets and sold them as chic wellness accessories—until decades later, people started dying of cancer. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025 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 8 Oct. 2025.

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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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