spoonmaker

/ˈspuːnmeɪkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who makes spoons, typically as a craft or trade

“The spoonmaker had been in the family business for generations.”

2. noun

In Mozart’s opera ‘The Magic Flute’, a character who is a test of faith and wisdom

“The character of the Queen of the Night is contrasted with the simple, honest life of the spoonmaker.”

Synonyms

  • coppersmith
  • craftsman

Antonyms

  • industrialist
  • non-craftsman