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

Derived Forms

• wrought-iron
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of wrought iron

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

“Accessing the parlor level, Carrara marble stairs rise with mahogany bannisters, reinforced at the landings with wrought iron bars that provide both safety and beauty—an architectural detail that reflects the craftsmanship carried throughout the home.”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

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

A swath of land inside the wrought iron fence has been reserved as a memorial to the hundreds of enslaved people who died without a proper burial.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

We passed what I thought must have been a black wrought iron fence, but it was almost impossible to see, trapped as it was beneath what looked to be raggedy, patchwork blanket.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken