steelmaker

noun

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

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Some blame labor unions for driving up wage costs as steelmakers were facing competition from foreign imports. Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2025 The steelmakers also entered into a national security agreement with the US government, the statement said. Luciana Lopez, CNN Money, 13 June 2025 Shares of steelmaker and miner Cleveland-Cliffs on Monday jumped more than 25% on the news, while rival Nucor , which is in our Bullpen, gained more than 10%. Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 2 June 2025 Cleveland-Cliffs — The steelmaker was little changed in the wake of a downgrade from Jefferies to hold from buy after sliding 7% Wednesday. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for steelmaker

Word History

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 18 Jun. 2025.

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