steelmaker

[ steel-mey-ker ]

noun

1. a manufacturer of steel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of steelmaker¹

First recorded in 1830–40; steel + maker

Example Sentences

The steelmaker was recently acquired by the UK Government.

From BBC

In subsequent years, his ambitions grew only bigger, as his group swallowed up major British industrial giants like the steelmaker Corus and the luxury car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover.

From BBC

The UK government said it had a scheme for reducing energy prices for steelmakers, and had committed £2.5bn to support the industry.

From BBC

The scheme offered a larger discount to heavy energy-using sectors, like glass, ceramics and steelmakers.

From BBC

Steel “recognize that solving sustainability challenges is a fundamental pillar of a steelmaker’s existence and growth.”

From New York Times