goldsmith

noun

gold·​smith ˈgōl(d)-ˌsmith How to pronounce goldsmith (audio)
: one who makes or deals in articles of gold

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Yet many of the finest craftsmen of the era—the same goldsmiths and silversmiths creating luxury objects for aristocratic clients—were also producing watches. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026 The group recently acquired the former Palafiere di Valenza for a new production pole, with a museum and a goldsmith school. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 Nearby Lost Art Jewelry sells handmade baubles by a master goldsmith. Shilo Urban, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026 Kelce worked with New York City goldsmith Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry to design Swift’s ring. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goldsmith

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of goldsmith was before the 12th century

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“Goldsmith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goldsmith. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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goldsmith

noun
gold·​smith ˈgōl(d)-ˌsmith How to pronounce goldsmith (audio)
: one who makes or sells articles of gold

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Goldsmith

biographical name

Gold·​smith ˈgōl(d)-ˌsmith How to pronounce Goldsmith (audio)
Oliver 1730–1774 British author

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