luthier

American  

[loo-tee-er] / ˈlu ti ər /

noun

1. a maker of stringed instruments, as violins.

---

Etymology

Origin of luthier

1875–80; < French, equivalent to luth lute ¹ + -ier -ier ²

Example Sentences

Mr. Weinstein didn’t reflect much about working on Holocaust-era violins again until the late 1990s, when he was training his son to become a luthier.

From New York Times

To that end, he has loaned musicians nine stringed instruments that he purchased — seven violins, one viola and one cello — by Italian master luthiers dating from 1686-1835.

From Seattle Times

Originally, the boats were being transformed into crucifixes and nativity scenes, but the inmates who were already trained luthiers thought: why not instruments?

From Seattle Times

This morning Levit moves from table to table, offering tips and encouragement to the fledgling luthiers.

From Seattle Times

Luce, 50, is a luthier who helps organize the Subdued Stringband Jamboree held in August at the Deming Logging Show grounds.

From Seattle Times