steelmaker

noun

steel·​mak·​er ˈstēl-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce steelmaker (audio)
: a manufacturer of steel
steelmaking noun

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In their place, steelmakers have been adopting a new process called direct reduction. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026 Cleveland-Cliffs -- The steelmaker dove 19% after posting a wider-than-expected adjusted loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $21 million. Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026 Madagascar ended a 16-year ban on new mining permits while steelmaker ArcelorMittal extended a minerals deal with Liberia, as competition for Africa’s natural resources intensifies. Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Costco’s lawsuit has since been merged with those of other firms suing over the same tariffs, including a number of auto suppliers and steelmakers. Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for steelmaker

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First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of steelmaker was in 1774

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“Steelmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steelmaker. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.

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