Iron Age

noun

1. the period in the history of humankind, following the Stone Age and the Bronze Age, marked by the use of implements and weapons made of iron.
2. (lowercase) Classical Mythology. the present age, following the bronze age; the last and worst of the four ages of the human race, characterized by danger, corruption, and toil.
3. (lowercase) any age or period of degeneracy or wickedness.

Iron Age

¹

noun

1. 1. the period following the Bronze Age characterized by the extremely rapid spread of iron tools and weapons, which began in the Middle East about 1100 bc
   2. ( as modifier )

      an Iron-Age weapon

iron age

²

noun

1. classical myth the last and worst age in the history of the world

Iron Age

1. The period in cultural development succeeding the Bronze Age in Asia, Europe, and Africa, characterized by the introduction of iron metallurgy. In southeastern Europe and the Middle East the beginning of the Iron Age is generally dated to around 1200 bce , with later dates for other parts of Europe and the other continents. Although not as hard or durable as bronze, iron is a more abundant resource, and the Iron Age saw a rapid expansion of metalworking wherever the technology was introduced.
2. See Note at Three Age system

Iron Age

1. The period of history, succeeding the Bronze Age , when people first learned to extract iron from ore and use it to forge tools, weapons, and other objects. The first organized production of iron objects developed in southwestern Asia shortly after 2000 b.c.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Iron Age¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

It has also seen the release of Iron Age pigs, Exmoor ponies and longhorn cattle into the area.

From BBC

The excavation revealed salt had been extracted there from the Iron Age, but that really ramped up in the 3rd and 4th centuries.

From BBC

It has also overseen the release of Iron Age pigs, Exmoor ponies and longhorn cattle into the area.

From BBC

The Celtic culture of the pre-Roman Iron Age in Western and Central Europe has left numerous traces to this day, not least in the form of enormous burial mounds and spectacular archaeological artifacts.

From Science Daily

Neolithic tools, Bronze Age barrows, an Iron Age settlement, a Roman villa and Saxon hamlet have all been discovered at Stanwick Lakes, making it one of the largest archaeological sites ever excavated in the UK.

From BBC