wrought iron

American  

noun

1. a form of iron, almost entirely free of carbon and having a fibrous structure including a uniformly distributed slag content, that is readily forged and welded.

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wrought iron British  

noun

1. 1. a pure form of iron having a low carbon content and a fibrous microstructure. It is made by various processes and is often used for decorative work

   2. ( as modifier )

      wrought-iron gates

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Other Word Forms

• wrought-iron
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of wrought iron

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

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wrought iron

“It has none of those elements one sees so often: festivals of wrought iron, little Juliet balconies, guitars strumming in every corner,” he recalled in his 1998 interview.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

All that remains are the wrought iron front doors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 18, 2025

Despite its derelict state, there are reminders of its better days - a marble-floored reception hall, a large pool and wrought iron railings.

From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2024

The wrought iron works, some with delicate wings, others religious and ironic, are on display in the U.S.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2024

The barrier fence that surrounds the grounds is made of wrought iron at least ten feet tall, and I wonder how Jackson was able to scale such a high fence.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland