jeweler

IPA/ˈdʒuː.ə.lər/
KK[dʒˈuəlɚ]IPA/ˈdʒuː.ə.lɚ/

jeweler — noun

  • jewelersingular
  • jewelersplural

1. the way Americans spell the word that British English writes as 'jeweller' — bot

1.noun
Definition

the way Americans spell the word that British English writes as 'jeweller' — both spellings mean the same thing

Example

In the US, people write 'jeweler', but in the UK they write 'jeweller'.

variety: American vs British spelling

My American friend spelled it 'jeweler' and the British teacher wrote 'jeweller'.

Usage Note

British English uses 'jeweller' (double L). American English uses 'jeweler' (single L). Both are correct in their own variety.

Common Mistakes

I bought this ring from a local jeweller' (in an American text).
I bought this ring from a local jeweler.
'jeweller' is the British spelling; use 'jeweler' in American English.

2. a person whose job is making, selling, or fixing jewelry such as rings, necklace

2.nounB1
Definition

a person whose job is making, selling, or fixing jewelry such as rings, necklaces, and watches

Example

Valentina took her broken necklace to a local jeweler for repair.

collocation: take something to a jeweler

The jeweler on Main Street sells diamond rings and silver watches.

Common collocations
  • take something to a jeweler
  • ask a jeweler to
  • become a jeweler
  • train as a jeweler
  • work as a jeweler
  • local jeweler
  • family jeweler
Synonyms
  • goldsmith

    specifically a jeweler who works with gold; more specialized

  • silversmith

    a jeweler who works mainly with silver

  • lapidary

    a person who cuts, polishes, and sets precious stones; more formal and specialized

Usage Note

In British English this sense is spelled 'jeweller'. In everyday use, both spellings refer to the same profession — the spelling difference does not affect the meaning.

Common Mistakes

The jeweler repaired my watchs.
The jeweler repaired my watches.
the plural of 'watch' is 'watches', not 'watchs'.
She is a jewelry.
She is a jeweler.
'jewelry' is the product (物品); 'jeweler' is the person (人).

Word family

Synonym discussion

Sense: noun/2

A jeweler is the general term for anyone who makes, sells, or repairs jewelry. A goldsmith specialises in working with gold — this can include making rings, necklaces, and other pieces where gold is the main material. A silversmith works primarily with silver, often producing flatware or decorative objects in addition to jewelry. A lapidary is the most specialised: a person who cuts, polishes, and sets gemstones. For everyday situations, 'jeweler' is the safest choice — you would take a broken watch to a jeweler, not a lapidary. A goldsmith or silversmith is the right word when the metal type matters to the conversation.

jeweler ↗goldsmith ↗silversmith ↗lapidary ↗

Common collocations

Phrases

  • take something to a jeweler
  • ask a jeweler to
  • become a jeweler
  • train as a jeweler
  • work as a jeweler

Etymology

Anglo-FrenchMiddle EnglishEnglish

The word 'jeweler' comes from the Anglo-French 'jueler' (13th century), which was formed from 'juel' (a jewel) plus the agent suffix '-er' meaning 'a person who does something'. The spelling split happened because British English generally doubles the final consonant before '-er' (jewel → jeweller), while American English typically keeps a single consonant (jewel → jeweler). This pattern ('cancel → canceller/canceler', 'travel → traveller/traveler') follows the same rule.

First known use

14th century

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1