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steelmaker

American  
[steel-mey-ker] / ˈstilˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. a manufacturer of steel.


Etymology

Origin of steelmaker

First recorded in 1830–40; steel + maker

Example Sentences

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“I have never seen so much momentum in substituting aluminum for steel,” said Lourenco Goncalves, chief executive of steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Companies like steelmaker Outokumpu and cement producer Holcim will benefit given their carbon reduction efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The Canadian steelmaker reported a quarterly loss of C$364.7 million, compared with a loss of C$66.5 million a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

On the plans for BlueScope’s surplus land, Archibald said the steelmaker will be exploring a range of options.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

A big steelmaker belches too much smoke into the air?

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt