noun
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work done in iron, esp decorative work
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the craft or practice of working in iron
Etymology
Origin of ironwork
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at iron, work
Example Sentences
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A friend who’d gone into ironwork straight from high school suggested she apply to a local union.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
The property was “designed for luxurious living and unforgettable entertaining” thanks to its “soaring ceilings, intricate ironwork, natural stone accents, and dramatic statement features like a floor-to-ceiling backlit onyx fireplace,” according to the listing.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2025
Here, Williams deployed coffered ceilings, ornamental ironwork, stained-glass windows and colorful tile across two stories and nearly 9,000 square feet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2025
They also want to improve maintenance of the 135-year-old tower, which is showing traces of rust on some of its ironwork.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2024
He sat high upon the immense ancient seat of Aegon the Conqueror, an ironwork monstrosity of spikes and jagged edges and grotesquely twisted metal.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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