steelworker

[ steel-wur-ker ]

noun

1. a person employed in the process of manufacturing steel and steel products.

Word History and Origins

Origin of steelworker¹

First recorded in 1880–85; steel + worker

Example Sentences

On Monday, as the blast furnaces were being shut down for the last time, Tata steelworker Cassius Walker-Hunt labelled the moment as the "the dragon's final breath".

From BBC

He worked for the Pennsylvania state government before catching on with the steelworkers union in 1960, where he met Miller, who would become his mentor.

From Los Angeles Times

"Steel town - it's in our DNA," said former Port Talbot steelworker Steven Partridge.

From BBC

Conservative Senedd economy and energy spokesman Samuel Kurtz said ministers had been "disingenuous with their promises to the people of Wales and fallen short with their new offer, putting steelworker jobs at risk".

From BBC

An MP has spoken of the "great anxiety" among steelworkers in Lincolnshire, who he said faced losing their jobs by Christmas.

From BBC