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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While a new entrance with a bell tower and wrought iron fencing is being built along Pacific Coast Highway, visitors are entering on Dahalia Street.
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Heather McRea, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
The company’s suits did not stint on the budget for beautiful leaded glass and wrought iron.
—Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Heather McRea, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
The company’s suits did not stint on the budget for beautiful leaded glass and wrought iron.
—Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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 15 Apr. 2026.
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