tattooer

A tattooer carefully applies a design to a client's arm.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who applies tattoos: A "tattooer" is an individual whose profession or hobby involves creating permanent designs on the skin by inserting ink into the dermis layer using needles or other tools.

Usage Examples

• (A professional who applies tattoos.)
• (A person skilled in the art of tattooing.)

Advanced Usage

• "to work as a tattooer": to be employed in the trade of applying tattoos.

  • He decided to work as a tattooer after completing an apprenticeship. (He began a career in tattooing.)

• "a master tattooer": a highly skilled and experienced tattoo artist.

  • The master tattooer was famous for his realistic portraits. (An expert in the craft.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tattoo (n): a permanent design made on the skin by inserting ink.

  • He got a new tattoo on his shoulder. (A body art design.)

• Tattooist (n): another term for tattooer, meaning a person who applies tattoos.

  • The tattooist used a sterilized needle for the procedure. (A professional tattooer.)

Synonyms

• Tattoo artist: a person who creates tattoos as a form of art.
• Tattooist: a person who applies tattoos.

Related Idioms

• "tattoo a story": to use tattoos to tell a personal narrative.
  • The sailor had his entire life tattooed on his chest — he literally tattooed a story. (He used tattoos to depict his experiences.)

Additional Notes

• The word "tattooer" is less common than "tattooist" or "tattoo artist" in modern usage, but it remains a valid term for someone who performs tattooing.