ironwork

[ ahy-ern-wurk ]

noun

1. work in iron.
2. objects or parts of objects made of iron:

   ornamental ironwork.

ironwork

/ ˈaɪənˌwɜːk /

noun

1. work done in iron, esp decorative work
2. the craft or practice of working in iron

Word History and Origins

Origin of ironwork¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; iron, work

Example Sentences

Investigators determined that the wind-whipped fire was started by welding sparks from work being done by two employees of an ironworks firm working without a permit next door.

From Seattle Times

Workers from around the world, including Trevithick, came to work in the ironworks.

From BBC

They also want to improve maintenance of the 135-year-old tower, which is showing traces of rust on some of its ironwork.

From Seattle Times

There’s dark woodwork, octagonal pillars, curlicues of ironwork in the old-fashioned windows, carved details of garlands and flowers and urns.

From Seattle Times

It sustained additional damage in the medieval era when ironwork and bakery ovens were built inside.

From Seattle Times