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goldworker

goldworker

6.8
A person who makes jewelry and other items from gold
  • noun
  • /ˈɡoʊldˌwɜrkər/
translation icon : orfebre
  • She apprenticed with a renowned goldworker to learn the secrets of the craft.

Examples

  • The goldworker spent countless hours designing the intricate necklace.

  • Exquisite ornaments made by the local goldworker are displayed in the museum.

  • The goldworker created a beautiful necklace.

  • Many goldworkers exhibited their crafts at the fair.

  • The goldworker crafted a stunning ring adorned with sparkling gems.

  • She apprenticed with a skilled goldworker to master the art of jewelry making.

  • At the festival, visitors admired the stunning pieces made by the local goldworker.

Synonyms

jeweler
vsgoldworker
  • US
47 2.8

A person or shop that makes, sells and fixes jewelry like rings and necklaces

focuses on crafting gold objects rather than selling or repairing
goldsmith
vsgoldworker
15 4.8

A person who makes jewelry and other things from gold

is the same meaning but used as a more technical label
jewelry maker
vsgoldworker
  • US
1 3.3

A person who makes rings, necklaces or bracelets

includes making gold non-jewelry objects as well as jewelry
gold-worker
vsgoldworker
7.0

A person who makes jewelry and other things from gold

is the same meaning but written without a hyphen here

Surface Forms

goldworker singular
goldworkers plural

Morphology

goldworker = gold + worker (transparent) = gold + work + er

A straightforward compound of 'gold' + 'worker' (where 'worker' = work + -er); meaning is directly someone who works with gold.

Etymology

Goldworker comes from combining gold and worker, so it literally means 'a person who works with gold'. Like the familiar word goldsmith, it names a person who makes jewelry and other objects from gold.