Definition

A person who creates, fixes, or coats items made of silver.

Example

The silversmith crafted a beautiful necklace from pure silver.

Conversation

Have you ever met a real silversmith?

No, I haven't. What do they do exactly?

They make and repair beautiful silver items, like jewelry.

That sounds fascinating! I'd love to see their work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Silversmith** → It is formed from "silver" (from Old English *seolfor*, meaning the metal silver) and "smith" (from Old English *smiþ*, meaning a worker or craftsman). A silversmith is a craftsman who works with silver to create objects or jewelry.

Memory Tip

Think of a craftsman ('smith') who works with the metal ('silver') — that's why a silversmith is someone who creates items from silver.

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