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Steinmetz
Steinmetz (name) means a surname of German origin, an occupational name for a stonemason. Example: “Steinmetz was a pioneering electrical engineer.”
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A surname of German origin, an occupational name for a stonemason.
"In an interview with NBC News Tuesday, Steinmetz said she “wants people to be nice and decent to each other, kind, respectful, encompassing” after being asked what she wants Americans to know following the attack."
— Grace Gilson, Boulder’s ‘shocked and traumatized’ Jewish community takes stock of losses and strengths (2025)
"Steinmetz was a pioneering electrical engineer."
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Etymology
From German stein ("stone") and Metz ("mason").
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What does “Steinmetz” mean?
The word “Steinmetz” means a surname of German origin, an occupational name for a stonemason.
How do you use “Steinmetz” in a sentence?
Here is “Steinmetz” used in a sentence: “Steinmetz was a pioneering electrical engineer.”
What part of speech is “Steinmetz”?
“Steinmetz” is a name.
Where does the word “Steinmetz” come from?
The word “Steinmetz” comes from German. From German stein ("stone") and Metz ("mason").
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