blacksmith

noun

black·​smith ˈblak-ˌsmith 

: a smith who forges iron

blacksmithing

ˈblak-ˌsmi-thiŋ 

noun

Examples of blacksmith in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The museum offers tours of several buildings featuring historical artifacts from the early 1700s to early 1900s and access to knowledgeable artisans, including blacksmiths, tinsmiths, quilters and weavers. —Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2024

The picturesque old town of San Damiano d'Asti is hosting a living nativity scene that includes the bagpiper, the three wise men, bakers, artisans, merchants and blacksmiths. —Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024

Colonial Williamsburg’s historic tradespeople—including blacksmiths, brickmakers, bookbinders, joiners, weavers and cabinetmakers—are creating replicas of items that would have furnished the school. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024

There’ll also be tools used by blacksmiths on display. —Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English blaksmyth, from blak black entry 1 + smyth smith; from a distinction between black metal (iron) and white metal (tin)

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

blacksmith

noun

black·​smith ˈblak-ˌsmith 

: a worker who shapes iron (as into horseshoes) by heating it and then hammering it on an iron block

blacksmithing noun