locksmith

noun

lock·​smith ˈläk-ˌsmith How to pronounce locksmith (audio)
: a person who makes or repairs locks

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Unlimited 24-hour roadside assistance that includes towing up to 15 miles, battery jump start, flat tire changes, locksmith and fuel delivery. — Emily Mercer, USA Today, 22 July 2026 The average annual salary for a locksmith in New York is $76,745, according to job site Indeed. — Megan Sauer, CNBC, 18 July 2026 That changed when the Hynes family saw CBS Colorado's report featuring Sdanowich describing nearly the same experience with the same locksmith company, Fortis. — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 26 June 2026 One person whose phone number surfaced by Gemini after random people asked for help finding lawyers, locksmiths, and even product designers. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for locksmith

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First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of locksmith was in the 13th century

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locksmith

noun
lock·​smith -ˌsmith How to pronounce locksmith (audio)
: a person who makes or repairs locks

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