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locksmith

noun

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

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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 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 The two deputies, as well as a locksmith, were shot while serving an eviction notice to Michael Halberstam at a home in Vero Beach at the request of his mother, the owner of the house, Flowers said. Megan Forrester, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2025 Along with that method, Sutter also says that thieves are now breaking into cars by using computer tablets that are meant for locksmiths. Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for locksmith

Word History

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 27 Nov. 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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