locksmith

noun

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

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All plans come with dead battery, out-of-gas, parts and labor, towing, locksmith, rental car assistance and 24/7 roadside coverage. Alora Bopray, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025 The locksmith who went to the residence with the deputies was also injured and was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025 Flowers did not name the locksmith. Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 21 Nov. 2025 Another deputy and a locksmith assisting law enforcement were also wounded in the gunfire, Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers told reporters. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locksmith. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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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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