ironwork

1 of 2

noun (1)

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

ironworker

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a worker in iron: such as

a

: a person employed at an ironworks

b

: a shopworker who fabricates structural steel parts

c

: one who builds with structural steel or iron

Examples of ironwork in a Sentence

Noun (1)

We admired the ironwork in front of the house.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Up a twisting staircase, a private room bathed in sunlight houses two freestanding oak cabinets laced with intricate ironwork. —ABC News, 9 June 2026

The party was woven into daily life in these hilltop communities, as Welsh as the mines and ironworks, the chapels and libraries, the male-voice choirs and rugby. —Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 May 2026

Ornate ironwork, bridges, waterfalls, a snaking river, and lush landscaping make this an enjoyable spot to stroll and relax. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026

Tuscan-Style Kitchens The late ’90s saw a flux of Tuscan and Mediterranean-inspired kitchens, featuring dark wood cabinetry, ornate ironwork, and dark granite countertops. —Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ironwork

• bodywork
• handiwork
• latticework
• masterwork
• metalwork
• needlework
• openwork
• overwork
• paperwork
• subnetwork
• telework
• artwork

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