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silverworker

silverworker

7.0
A person who makes or fixes things from silver
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪlvərˌwɜrkər/
translation icon : platero
  • The silverworker carefully repaired the antique tea set.

Examples

  • Many museums display works by renowned silverworkers from the 18th century.

  • As a skilled silverworker, she created intricate jewelry by hand.

  • The silverworker crafted a beautiful necklace.

  • Many silverworkers attend the annual craft fair.

  • The skilled silverworker crafted intricate jewelry pieces from pure silver.

  • After years of practice, my uncle became a renowned silverworker, known for his ability to repair antique silverware.

  • At the art fair, I met a talented silverworker who creates stunning sculptures from recycled silver materials.

Synonyms

silversmith
vssilverworker
3 6.5

A person who makes or repairs things from silver

is the same meaning but uses an alternative term
metalworker
vssilverworker
2 3.5

A person who makes things from metal, often by hammering or welding

is limited to work with silver not metal broadly
metalsmith
vssilverworker
1 4.2

A person who makes or repairs metal items by shaping and joining them

is specific to silver rather than metal in general
silver-worker
vssilverworker
7.1

A person who makes or repairs things made of silver

is the same meaning but written without a hyphen

Surface Forms

silverworker singular
silverworkers plural

Morphology

silverworker = silver + worker (transparent) = silver + worker

The compound is a straightforward combination: 'silver' + 'worker' = a person who works with silver.

Etymology

The word silverworker combines silver, the 'shiny metal' used for cups and jewelry, and worker, 'someone who makes or repairs things'. So, a silverworker is a person who makes or repairs objects from silver.