1. a person who practices or specializes in etching, the art of creating designs on metal or glass using acid
Usage: common in art and printmaking contexts
2. a tool or substance used to etch surfaces
Usage: technical usage

Examples

• Rembrandt was a master etcher who created hundreds of prints.
• The etcher carefully applied acid to the copper plate to create fine lines.
• She studied under a skilled etcher to learn traditional printmaking techniques.
• The museum displayed works by 18th-century etchers from across Europe.
• Modern etchers use both traditional and digital methods in their practice.