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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For the spring 2027 collection, McGirr fulfilled a dream, inviting the jeweler and former McQueen collaborator, Shaun Leane, to create pieces for the runway for the first time in 16 years. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 These days, the jeweler is as much a designer as a diamond destination, with collections that give the precious stones a little personality. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026 Under the leadership of the longtime chief gemologist and vice president, the house highlighted American gemstones at a time when European jewelers mostly eschewed them in favor of more stones from more traditional sources. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 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 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 19 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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