blacksmith

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noun (1)

black·​smith ˈblak-ˌsmith 

: a smith who forges iron

blacksmithing

ˈblak-ˌsmi-thiŋ 

noun

blacksmithing

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noun (2)

black·​smith·​ing ˈblak-ˌsmi-thiŋ 

: the craft or job of a blacksmith

Examples of blacksmith in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Artifacts dating to the Paleolithic era fill the Domenico Ridola Archeological Museum, while the Museum-Workshop of the Peasant Culture reconstructs a cave house, public wine cellar, and blacksmith, cobbler and cabinetmaker studios. —Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 May 2026

There's also an asparagus scholarship pageant, blacksmith demonstrations, and train and monster truck rides. —Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026

Highlights include demonstrations by blacksmiths and glassblowers, live music in the afternoon and food and drink. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026

The torches reference a story in Kurdish mythology in which a courageous blacksmith assembles an army of villagers and kills a murderous king — signaling with the mountain-top flames that the Kurds are free. —Jane Arraf, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

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

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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