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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For Los Angeles jeweler Maya Brenner, the past year has been anything but predictable. Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026 Although many jewelers want to participate, shifting long-standing supply chains can be complex. Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2026 Robbie also wore custom diamond earrings by jeweler-to-the-stars Lorraine Schwartz and a 19th Century ruby and diamond ring from Fred Leighton at Monday’s premiere. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Julianne Moore got to borrow the bling for the jeweler's exhibition of Taylor's jewels in 2013. Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 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 11 Feb. 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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