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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate

jeweler

JOO-uh-luh
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Jeweler (noun) means someone whose trade is making, repairing, or selling jewellery. Example: “She took the broken bracelet to a jeweler for repair.”

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Someone whose trade is making, repairing, or selling jewellery.
"She took the broken bracelet to a jeweler for repair."

How to use jeweler

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who works professionally with jewellery — making, fixing, or selling it.

UK vs US

This is the American spelling; British English generally uses "jeweller" with a double L.

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Plural
jewelers
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Etymology

This word comes from Middle English jueler, from Anglo-Norman jueler or Old French juelier. On the surface, it can be analysed as jewel plus -er.

Origin: Middle English

jeweller jewelry maker

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Frequently asked questions

What does “jeweler” mean?
The word “jeweler” means someone whose trade is making, repairing, or selling jewellery. In plain terms, a person who works professionally with jewellery — making, fixing, or selling it.
How do you pronounce “jeweler”?
“Jeweler” is pronounced JOO-uh-luh (/ˈd͡ʒuːələ(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “jeweler” in a sentence?
Here is “jeweler” used in a sentence: “She took the broken bracelet to a jeweler for repair.”
What part of speech is “jeweler”?
“Jeweler” is a noun.

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