Definition

A person who makes or sells items made of gold, such as jewelry or decorative objects.

Example

The goldsmith crafted a beautiful necklace for the wedding.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about visiting that local goldsmith shop?

I haven’t, but it sounds interesting!

Yeah, I heard they make some beautiful jewelry there, especially custom pieces.

We should check it out sometime; I’d love to see what they create.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Goldsmith → It is formed from "gold" (from Old English "geolu", meaning the precious yellow metal) and "smith" (from Old English "smitan", meaning to strike or to work with metal). A goldsmith is a craftsman who works with gold, shaping and creating items from this precious metal.

Memory Tip

Think of a craftsman who 'strikes' ('smith') and works with 'gold' — that's why a goldsmith is someone who creates beautiful items from gold.

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