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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Her delicate earrings were the stunning work of Nirav Modi, an Indian jeweler whose name had become synonymous with rare stones and celebrity glamour well beyond his homeland. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026 The rings are from the famous jeweler’s classic Love Ring collection. Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 Robinson and Vinicius have bonded in part through their relationship with celebrity jeweler Leo Khusro, also known as Leo Frost. Josh Kendall, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 The 14-story neo-Gothic structure (nicknamed the Jewelers Building) once housed five floors alone of diamond cutters, goldsmiths, and other jewelers, with the rest of the building dedicated to other places for wealthy Detroiters to splurge. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 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 10 Aug. 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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