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

There was a small, inoperable well, an opera house and a carpenter’s studio, a dressmaker, a blacksmith, a bank. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026

The hottest glow pale blue, similar to how a blacksmith’s iron will go from red to orange to white hot. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026

Working with Kevin Moreau, a blacksmith based in Vermont, Krakowsky had captured footage inside the lock using a video scope. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

According to Parris, prior to the 18th century, blacksmiths made nails entirely by hand, which meant no two were exactly alike. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 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