A goldsmith is a person who works with goldA precious yellow metal used in jewelry and coins., especially someone who makes jewelryDecorative items worn on the body, such as rings or necklaces. or decorative objects. It can also referTo mention or point to something as a name or example. to the Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈgoʊldsmɪθ/
Easy pronunciation: GOLD-smith (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Use the occupation sense: a person who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold.
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Goldsmith Meaning
a person who makes things from gold, especially jewelry
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
Example: The goldsmith repaired the necklace and polished the ring.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- gold-worker — A direct occupational synonym for someone who works in gold.
- goldworker — A close variant spelling used for the same occupation.
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Other Meanings of Goldsmith
Meaning 2
the Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Irish writer of novels and poetry and plays and essays (1728-1774)
Example: Goldsmith is best known for works such as The Vicar of Wakefield.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- oliver goldsmith — A proper-name synonym for the writer sense only.
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Goldsmith Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- gold-worker
- goldworker
the Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith
- oliver goldsmith
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse goldsmith, the occupation, with Oliver Goldsmith, the writer.
- Goldsmith is not a general word for a jeweler unless the jewelry is specifically made from gold.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does goldsmith mean?
A goldsmith is a person who makes jewelry and other objects from gold. It can also be the surname of the writer Oliver Goldsmith.
What is a goldsmith's job?
A goldsmith designs, makes, repairs, or decorates items made of gold, often including jewelry.
What are synonyms for goldsmith?
For the craft sense, gold-worker and goldworker are the closest synonyms in the supplied data. For the writer sense, Oliver Goldsmith is the matching name.
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