silversmith
UK: ˈsɪlvəsmɪθ | US: ˈsɪlvərsmɪθ
n. a person who makes or repairs articles of silver
The word "silversmith" is a compound of "silver" (from Old English seolfor, meaning the precious metal) and "smith" (from Old English smiþ, meaning a skilled worker, especially in metal). The term reflects the occupation of crafting or repairing silver items, combining the material ("silver") with the profession ("smith"). This follows a common Germanic pattern for occupational names (e.g., "goldsmith," "blacksmith").
The silversmith carefully hammered the silver into a delicate bracelet.
My grandmother’s antique teapot was crafted by a renowned silversmith.
He apprenticed under a master silversmith to learn the trade.
The museum displayed tools used by 18th-century silversmiths.
She commissioned a local silversmith to create custom earrings.