tinsmith
2 synonyms for tinsmith, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who makes or mends items out of tin or similar metals.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
tinner
whitesmith
How to use tinsmith
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a skilled tinsmith
a tinsmith's shop
local tinsmith
trained as a tinsmith
Tinsmith is a plain trade name, neither formal nor informal.
Etymology
Tinsmith is a straightforward English compound, joining tin and smith. A smith is someone who works metal, so a tinsmith is simply a metalworker whose material is tin.
Full origin of tinsmith →Frequently asked questions
What does a tinsmith do?
A tinsmith makes or repairs objects out of tin or similar sheet metal, such as pots, pails and lanterns.
Is a tinsmith the same as a blacksmith?
No. A blacksmith works iron, while a tinsmith works tin and similar light metals, using different tools and techniques.
Where does the word tinsmith come from?
It comes from combining tin with smith, an old English word for a metalworker.
