1. a skilled craftsperson or artisan who makes things by hand
2. a person who creates or devises something with skill and ingenuity
Usage: formal
3. a military specialist in explosives, weapons, or technical equipment
Usage: military

Examples

• The artificer carefully carved intricate designs into the wooden chest.
• She was known as a master artificer of fine jewelry.
• The artificer of this elaborate plan had thought of every detail.
• He was an artificer of beautiful prose and poetry.
• The army artificer defused the explosive device safely.
• Military artificers maintained the regiment’s weapons and equipment.