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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Ornate Creole-style ironwork decorated the facades of buildings just like they do in the French Quarter.
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
Her collections are “as likely to draw upon refined Ngil masks, spare 17th-century ironwork, or elegant Shaker basketry as the International Style.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023
And weeds wrapped their way up through the ironwork, daring you to enter.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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