ironware

[ ahy-ern-wair ]

noun

1. articles of iron, as pots, kettles, or tools; hardware.

ironware

/ ˈaɪənˌwɛə /

noun

1. domestic articles made of iron

Word History and Origins

Origin of ironware¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; iron, ware ¹

Example Sentences

Other local specialties include a form of traditional ironware known as Nambu Tekki, and apples.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Ramana, who works as a store manager at an ironware factory, said he plans to stay at a relative’s place a couple of hours drive from Visakhapatnam.

From New York Times

Berlin black, a black varnish, drying with almost a dead surface; Ð used for coating the better kinds of ironware.

From Project Gutenberg

Unlike most Jews, they have no liking for trade, but are skilled in agriculture, in the manufacture of pottery, ironware and cloth, and are good masons.

From Project Gutenberg

The manufactures are Prussian blue, hosiery, ironware, and leather.

From Project Gutenberg

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