steelmaker

noun

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

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In China, the world’s topmost steelmaker, policy is murkier but capacity is huge. Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025 The steelmaker had informed nearly 800 workers that the plant would close in November, noting however that they would still be paid. Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025 To achieve a more circular supply chain, Volvo began working with Swedish steelmaker SSAB this year to use recycled steel for manufacturing. Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 But by crippling foreign competition, Trump’s tariffs have allowed domestic U.S. steelmakers to hike prices. Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 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 4 Oct. 2025.

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