steelmaker

noun

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

Examples of steelmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Analyst Carlos De Alba upgraded Nucor to overweight from equal weight, but lowered his price target for the steelmaker by $11 to $176, which still implies roughly 24.6% potential upside for the stock. Pia Singh, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024 The surprise development allows the steelmakers to reset the clock, potentially keeping the controversial deal alive. Kayla Tausche, CNN, 18 Sep. 2024 Nippon, headquartered in Tokyo, is Japan’s largest steelmaker. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2024 The steelmaker also warned that the merger's failure would raise questions as to whether the company remains headquartered in Pittsburgh. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for steelmaker 

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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 11 Oct. 2024.

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