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 scrolling wrought iron has the antique look of her set, and the durable pieces are able to handle all weather conditions.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Once inside, the other great jewel of the building is its wrought iron and glass dome, designed by Eduardo Ferrés i Puig in 1912, and executed by the master glassmakers at the Mauméjean Brothers studio who also collaborated with the architect Antoni Gaudí.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Beyond the breathtaking entrance, with its twin staircases, wrought iron railings, and a glittering chandelier, Hotel Casa del Mar has 129 guest rooms and 16 suites, including multi-bedroom ocean-view suites and three two-story Penthouse Suites.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
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.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Once inside, the other great jewel of the building is its wrought iron and glass dome, designed by Eduardo Ferrés i Puig in 1912, and executed by the master glassmakers at the Mauméjean Brothers studio who also collaborated with the architect Antoni Gaudí.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Beyond the breathtaking entrance, with its twin staircases, wrought iron railings, and a glittering chandelier, Hotel Casa del Mar has 129 guest rooms and 16 suites, including multi-bedroom ocean-view suites and three two-story Penthouse Suites.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
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.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2026.
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