wrought iron

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.

wrought iron

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

Other Words From

• wrought-iron adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of wrought iron¹

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

All of the medals from the Paris Games also feature an 18-gram, hexagonal piece of wrought iron from the Eiffel Tower.

From Los Angeles Times

“Solar radiation heats the wrought iron, making it expand, which causes the tower to move slightly,” Monty explained.

From Literature

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

The wrought iron works, some with delicate wings, others religious and ironic, are on display in the U.S.

From Seattle Times

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