Smith

Pronunciation: /smɪθ/

Definitions of smith

noun A person who works with metal, especially a blacksmith or a silversmith.

Example Sentences

A1 My father is a blacksmith, he works as a smith in the village.

A2 The smith repaired my broken bicycle last week.

B1 The smith forged a beautiful iron gate for the castle.

B2 The master smith crafted a stunning sword for the king.

C1 The renowned smith created intricate jewelry pieces that were highly sought after.

C2 The smith's skill and artistry were unmatched in the kingdom.

Examples of smith in a Sentence

formal The skilled smith crafted a beautiful iron gate for the entrance.

informal I heard the local smith is really good at fixing old tools.

slang My buddy is a total metal smith - he can make anything out of scrap metal.

figurative She was a wordsmith, able to craft elegant prose with ease.

Grammatical Forms of smith

• past tense: smithed
• plural: smiths
• comparative: more smithy
• superlative: most smithy
• present tense: smith
• future tense: will smith
• perfect tense: have smithed
• continuous tense: is smithing
• singular: smith
• positive degree: smith
• infinitive: to smith
• gerund: smithing
• participle: smithed

Origin and Evolution of smith

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'smith' originated from Old English 'smitan', meaning 'to strike'. It was used to refer to a person who works with metal, particularly a blacksmith.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'smith' has come to be associated with various types of craftsmen, such as goldsmiths, silversmiths, and locksmiths, in addition to blacksmiths. The term has also been used figuratively to describe someone who is skilled at their craft or profession.