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 trailer’s back gate swung open, and a pig man wearing a blacksmith’s apron emerged. — Will MacKin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026

Visitors of all ages can try panning for gold, watch demos at a working blacksmith shop, and even bring some food to picnic on the grounds. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

For a truly memorable half day on the island, book a session at Forge a Memory, where a blacksmith guides you through making your own knife. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

Tour the officers' quarters, barracks, kitchen, blacksmith shop and ordnance room, and watch a demonstration of the fort's cannon. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026

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

Rhymes for blacksmith

• beckwith
• forthwith
• herewith
• locksmith
• outwith
• therewith
• wherewith
• coppersmith
• hammersmith
• monolith
• silversmith
• frith

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