ironwork

noun

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

Examples of ironwork in a Sentence

We admired the ironwork in front of the house.

Recent Examples on the Web

Spare white interiors cross the home’s 7,300 square feet emphasize the show-stopping Mediterranean views, visible from just about every room thanks to sliding walls of glass and decorative windows that mimic the ironwork inside. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025

That list also includes a new piece from Bob Dylan, who was commissioned to weld ironwork gates specifically for the show. —Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025

The property's ironwork, which can be found in the fencing and iron pool lanterns, was made by famous Milwaukee metalworker Cyril Colnik. —Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 8 Oct. 2025

The original and fully operation elevator is a gleaming brass-and-glass work of art with intricate ironwork. —Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ironwork

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

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