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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Steel/Wrought-Iron Furniture Steel or wrought iron is an excellent choice for highly durable outdoor furniture, but these materials are significantly more susceptible to rusting than aluminum.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Whether lounging in white wicker rocking chairs or eating outside off wrought iron tables, some patio furniture will always be reminiscent of her.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Don Camillo, Syracuse This Syracuse institution, right in the heart of Ortigia’s maze of buttermilk antiquity, is an elegant old-timer, with bags of vaulted ceiling and wrought iron chandelier character.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Gourmet Basics by Mikasa French Countryside Fruit Basket Every kitchen needs a place to keep produce, and this black wrought iron basket manages to hold a lot of fruit while taking up minimal counter space.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Whether lounging in white wicker rocking chairs or eating outside off wrought iron tables, some patio furniture will always be reminiscent of her.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Don Camillo, Syracuse This Syracuse institution, right in the heart of Ortigia’s maze of buttermilk antiquity, is an elegant old-timer, with bags of vaulted ceiling and wrought iron chandelier character.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Gourmet Basics by Mikasa French Countryside Fruit Basket Every kitchen needs a place to keep produce, and this black wrought iron basket manages to hold a lot of fruit while taking up minimal counter space.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
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 Jan. 2026.
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