ironwork

noun

iron·​work ˈī(-ə)rn-ˌwərk 

1

: work in iron

also : something made of iron

2

ironworks plural in form but singular or plural in construction : a mill or building where iron or steel is smelted or heavy iron or steel products are made

ironworker

ˈī(-ə)rn-ˌwər-kər 

noun

Examples of ironwork in a Sentence

We admired the ironwork in front of the house.

Recent Examples on the Web

Original stonework, timber galleries, handcrafted ironwork, and other period details were preserved, while the structure was reinforced with steel and the interiors were updated. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026

The ironwork for the towers was completed over twenty-six months, starting August 6th, 1968, and employed more than 500 workers. — Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

The couple worked with Marie Meko, an American designer, to source textiles from the nearby town of Split and with local artisans for ironwork. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026

Up a twisting staircase, a private room bathed in sunlight houses two freestanding oak cabinets laced with intricate ironwork. — ABC News, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ironwork

• bodywork
• handiwork
• latticework
• masterwork
• metalwork
• needlework
• openwork
• overwork
• paperwork
• subnetwork
• telework
• artwork

Kids Definition

ironwork

noun

iron·​work -ˌwərk 

1

: work in iron

2

plural : a mill or building where iron or steel is smelted or heavy iron or steel products are made

ironworker

-ˌwər-kər 

noun