ironwork

noun

iron·​work ˈī(-ə)rn-ˌwərk 

1

: work in iron

also : something made of iron

2

ironworks plural in form but singular or plural in construction : a mill or building where iron or steel is smelted or heavy iron or steel products are made

ironworker

ˈī(-ə)rn-ˌwər-kər 

noun

Examples of ironwork in a Sentence

We admired the ironwork in front of the house.

Recent Examples on the Web

The building alone is a masterpiece, with mosaic halls, ornamental ironwork, and exquisite masonry (all restored under EPR Architects). —Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2024

Leather lounge chairs curve around corners, and simple ironwork stands out against original brick features. —Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 25 July 2024

Other decorative flourishes incorporate coffered ceilings, detailed millwork, and hallway windows with decorative ironwork. —Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2024

There are 101 rooms and suites, most of which were formed from merging two to three former monk’s quarters, and many feature original doors with ornamental ironwork. —Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

ironwork

noun

iron·​work -ˌwərk 

1

: work in iron

2

plural : a mill or building where iron or steel is smelted or heavy iron or steel products are made

ironworker

-ˌwər-kər 

noun