ironware

noun

iron·​ware ˈī(-ə)rn-ˌwer How to pronounce ironware (audio)
: articles made of iron

Examples of ironware in a Sentence

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The town was long famous for its beef and ironware; now it’s known for Ohtani. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024 Other local specialties include a form of traditional ironware known as Nambu Tekki, and apples. Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024 The kitchen of chef and author Julia Child includes French heavy-duty copper and ironware, which hangs from a pegboard wall. Madeleine Luckel, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2024 The bamboo frame is light and easy to move, while the interior ironware is sturdy and delivers a soothing sound. Kate McGregor, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2023 The fireplace has big antique hooks and ironware, used for cooking centuries ago. Linda Laban, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ironware was in the 15th century

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“Ironware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironware. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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ironware

noun
iron·​ware ˈī(-ə)rn-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce ironware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: articles made of iron
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