wrought iron
noun
: a commercial form of iron that is tough, malleable, and relatively soft, contains less than 0.3 percent and usually less than 0.1 percent carbon, and carries 1 or 2 percent of slag mechanically mixed with it
Examples of wrought iron in a Sentence
an antique wrought iron fence
a chair made of wrought iron
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The mansion's history The house was built between 1993 and 1995, in accordance with Jordan's exact specifications, including its distinctive wrought iron front gate bearing his famous number 23.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Details like the wrought iron bed frame, small olive trees indoors, and sea foam bedding only heighten the appeal of this quiet, calming retreat.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Spend happy hour in a courtyard adorned with wrought iron, or go to the Rosemary Rose, a rooftop lounge that was inspired by the French Riviera.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Guests are greeted by a wrought iron entry gate, courtyard and small forest of mature live oak trees blanketing the front of the home.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Details like the wrought iron bed frame, small olive trees indoors, and sea foam bedding only heighten the appeal of this quiet, calming retreat.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Spend happy hour in a courtyard adorned with wrought iron, or go to the Rosemary Rose, a rooftop lounge that was inspired by the French Riviera.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Guests are greeted by a wrought iron entry gate, courtyard and small forest of mature live oak trees blanketing the front of the home.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wrought iron
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“Wrought iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrought%20iron. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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