jeweler
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of jeweler
1300–50; Middle English jueler < Anglo-French jueler, Middle French juelier. See jewel, -er 2
Explanation
A jeweler is someone whose job involves making or selling necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Thinking about buying your sweetheart something for Valentine's Day? A jeweler can show you some beautiful rings. You might also visit a jeweler to get your jewelry repaired, or to buy a fancy watch. We've been making and wearing jewelry, small decorative ornaments, for just about as long as humans have existed. Today, when we want to buy jewelry, particularly expensive or fine pieces, we visit a jeweler. Both words stem from jewel and its Latin root, jocus, which can mean "that which causes joy."
Example Sentences
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The brand is rolling out its 14-Karat gold Drip Lip Cuff, crafted in partnership with celebrity designer, George the Jeweler.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2024
Jeweler Shay Belhassen was sitting at Il Pastaio, a restaurant across from his showroom, when he saw three men in hoodies coming his way.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2021
Kanye West on “All Falls Down” waxing about his first pre-fame visit to bling-maker Jacob the Jeweler, or on “Homecoming” meeting a Chi-town homegirl named “Windy.”
From Slate • Feb. 1, 2018
Jeweler Wayne Hocklander taught Sid how to grade diamonds.
From Washington Times • Sep. 4, 2015
She seemed so worried that Francie looked out the front window at Jeweler Woronov’s large street clock.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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