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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The online watch marketplace has just published a new study that shows the Parisian jeweler’s timepieces have appreciated far more over the past decade than any of Crown’s references. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026 Diana and Charles chose the style from the jeweler's catalog, which means anyone could purchase the same style. Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026 Shining in those shots was the ring that Phillips commissioned from Mayfair jeweler Pragnell—a trilogy with a large center diamond and two smaller side diamonds. Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026 Her partner, Gary Bratton, 43, had been planning to propose after buying a ring from the ship’s jeweler. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 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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