ironwork

[ahy-ern-wurk]

noun

1. work in iron.

2. objects or parts of objects made of iron.

   ornamental ironwork.

ironwork

/ ˈaɪənˌwɜːk /

noun

1. work done in iron, esp decorative work

2. the craft or practice of working in iron

Word History and Origins

Origin of ironwork¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; iron, work

Example Sentences

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

Investigators determined that the wind-whipped fire was started by welding sparks from work being done by two employees of an ironworks firm working without a permit next door.

From Seattle Times

Workers from around the world, including Trevithick, came to work in the ironworks.

From BBC

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

There’s dark woodwork, octagonal pillars, curlicues of ironwork in the old-fashioned windows, carved details of garlands and flowers and urns.

From Seattle Times