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

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

Those features slowly come into focus beyond its towering red brick facade that is punctuated by Dutch gabling, an ornamental frieze, and eye-catching ironwork. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026

Harlow also included her initials into the balcony’s ironwork—which, ironically, is Herman Jacobs’s initials, but backwards. —India Roby, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026

The home features original tile, oak floors and decorative ironwork and masonry. —Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026

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