smelter

noun

smelt·​er ˈsmel-tər 

: one that smelts:

a

: a worker who smelts ore

b

: an owner or operator of a smeltery

c

or smeltery

ˈsmel-t(ə-)rē 

: an establishment for smelting

Examples of smelter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After the smelter closed in 1997, the EPA estimated the plant and other factories had dumped 200,000 tons of lead dust — enough to fill at least 1,600 rail cars — across Omaha’s east side. — Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2026

In return for the 50% cheaper power, Glencore will bring idle smelters back online and preserve jobs. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 July 2026

The harder story — and the one that will impact investors and manufacturers long after the oil price spike subsides — is unfolding in petrochemical plants, aluminum smelters, and chip fabrication facilities from Stuttgart to Shenzhen. — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

At a meeting Monday, Inola’s mayor and board of trustees officially hit pause on zoning approvals for the smelter. — Graycen Wheeler, KOSU, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for smelter

• belter
• melter
• shelter
• skelter
• spelter
• welter

Kids Definition

smelter

noun

smelt·​er ˈsmel-tər 

1

: a person whose work or business is smelting

2

or smeltery

-tə-rē

: an establishment for smelting