1
: a worker in metals : blacksmith
2
: maker
—often used in combination
gunsmith
tunesmith
Examples of smith in a Sentence
Ancient smiths developed the techniques needed to make metal tools.
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The discovery of the precious ore mithril gave the elves another option championed by Elrond (Robert Aramayo), Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), and the elven smith Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards).
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 Aug. 2024
In order to convince the great elven smith Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) to forge the titular rings of power with him, Sauron disguises himself as an elf-like mystic.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 27 July 2024
But the dwarves have skilled smiths of their own, and season 2 will introduce us to one of the most famous: Narvi (Kevin Eldon).
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 23 July 2024
He’s introduced as a smith working in King’s Landing.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 15 July 2024
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 Aug. 2024
In order to convince the great elven smith Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) to forge the titular rings of power with him, Sauron disguises himself as an elf-like mystic.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 27 July 2024
But the dwarves have skilled smiths of their own, and season 2 will introduce us to one of the most famous: Narvi (Kevin Eldon).
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 23 July 2024
He’s introduced as a smith working in King’s Landing.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 15 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for smith
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smith
noun1
: a worker in metals : blacksmith
2
: one who constructs, builds, or produces something : maker
—often used in combination
gunsmith
Biographical Definition
Smith
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Alfred Emanuel 1873–1944 American politician
Smith
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Bessie 1894–1937 American blues singer
Smith
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Dame Maggie 1934– Margaret Natalie Smith British actress
Smith
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David 1906–1965 American sculptor
Smith
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George E(lwood) 1930– American physicist
Smith
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John circa 1580–1631 English explorer and colonist
Smith
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Joseph 1805–1844 American founder of Mormon Church
Smith
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Michael 1932–2000 Canadian (British-born) biochemist
Smith
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Stevie 1902–1971 originally Florence Margaret Smith British poet
Smith
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Sydney 1771–1845 English essayist
Smith
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Vernon Lomax 1927– American economist
Smith
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Walter Be*dell
bə-ˈdel 
1895–1961 American general and diplomat
1895–1961 American general and diplomat
Smith
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William 1769–1839 English geologist
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