goldsmith

noun

gold·​smith ˈgōl(d)-ˌsmith 

: one who makes or deals in articles of gold

Examples of goldsmith in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Later that century, the Egyptian government tried to attract businesses by offering favorable conditions and Wenceslao’s son, Paolo, a goldsmith, arrived in Cairo in 1875 to set up a workshop. —Kathleen Beckett, New York Times, 20 May 2025

Inside of Semi-finished Products and Components, goldsmiths and manufacturers will be able to find everything from mountings to clasps. —Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025

The company introduced the Hallmark name in 1928, inspired by the quality marks used by London goldsmiths. —Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025

Chanel’s annual Métiers d’Art show incorporates the work of more than 100 artisans at the house’s specialist subsidiaries — including embroiderers, flower-makers, goldsmiths, pleaters, shoemakers, hatters, milliners, glove-makers and tanners. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for goldsmith

• beckwith
• blacksmith
• forthwith
• herewith
• locksmith
• outwith
• therewith
• wherewith
• coppersmith
• hammersmith
• monolith
• silversmith

Kids Definition

goldsmith

noun

gold·​smith ˈgōl(d)-ˌsmith 

: one who makes or sells articles of gold

Biographical Definition

Goldsmith

biographical name

Gold·​smith ˈgōl(d)-ˌsmith 

Oliver 1730–1774 British author