noun

silversmith

SIL-vuh-smith

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Silversmith (noun) means a silversmith is a person who makes objects out of silver, typically larger items than jewellery. Example: “The silversmith hammered a sheet of silver into a teapot.”

noun

A silversmith is a person who makes objects out of silver, typically larger items than jewellery.

"The silversmith hammered a sheet of silver into a teapot."

"She trained as a silversmith and now makes candlesticks and trays."

"A local silversmith repaired the dented silver bowl."

How to use silversmith

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA silversmith is someone whose trade is shaping and making things out of silver.

When to use it

It's a plain, traditional trade name still used for both historic and modern craftspeople.

Memory tip

The word is built exactly like it sounds: silver plus smith, someone who smiths silver.

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Common pairings

a skilled silversmith train as a silversmith a silversmith's workshop local silversmith

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Silversmith comes down from Middle English silver smyth, itself from Old English seolforsmiþ, joining silver with smith. It has close relatives in other Germanic languages, including Dutch zilversmid, German Silberschmied and Swedish silversmed, all built from the same two elements.

Origin: English

Rhymes for silversmith

coppersmith hammersmith

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Frequently asked questions

What is a silversmith?

A silversmith is a craftsperson who makes items out of silver, usually larger pieces such as bowls, cutlery or tableware rather than jewellery.

Is a silversmith the same as a jeweller?

Not quite. A silversmith mainly makes larger silver objects, while a jeweller more typically works on smaller decorative pieces such as rings and necklaces.

Where does the word silversmith come from?

It comes from Old English seolforsmiþ, combining silver with smith, and has matching words in several other Germanic languages.

What is the meaning of silversmith?

"silversmith" (noun) means a silversmith is a person who makes objects out of silver, typically larger items than jewellery.