goldsmith

¹

[gohld-smith]

noun

1. a person who makes or sells articles of gold.

2. (formerly) such a person also acting as a banker, moneylender, etc.

Goldsmith

²

[gohld-smith]

noun

1. Oliver, 1730?–74, Irish poet, playwright, essayist, and novelist.

goldsmith

¹

/ ˈɡəʊldˌsmɪθ /

noun

1. 1. a dealer in articles made of gold

   2. an artisan who makes such articles

2. (formerly) a dealer or manufacturer of gold articles who also engaged in banking or other financial business

3. (in Malaysia) a Chinese jeweller

Goldsmith

²

/ ˈɡəʊldˌsmɪθ /

noun

1. Oliver. ?1730–74, Irish poet, dramatist, and novelist. His works include the novel The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), the poem The Deserted Village (1770), and the comedy She Stoops to Conquer (1773)

Word History and Origins

Origin of goldsmith¹

before 1000; Middle English, Old English. See gold, smith

Example Sentences

The Neptune Beach, Fla., native has described herself as a goldsmith specializing in hand engraving who got started working part time with her jeweler dad in her hometown during the pandemic lockdown.

From Los Angeles Times

These include the "Mays" – massive scenes from the life of Christ which were an annual gift to the cathedral in the 17th Century from the goldsmiths of Paris.

From BBC

Born the son of a patrician in the early 15th century, in Mainz, Germany, Gutenberg was originally trained as a goldsmith and metallurgist.

From New York Times

In Algiers, Joyce was bought by a wealthy Turkish goldsmith.

From National Geographic

For a splurge on a timeless favorite, invest in Santa Monica jewelry designer and goldsmith Carter Eve’s weightless hoops, which are 1½ inches in diameter and can be worn with or without charms.

From Los Angeles Times