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Definition of ironworks

ironworks

/ˈaɪ.ɚnˌwɝːks/
i · ron · works
Plural:ironworks
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ironworks Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A factory or industrial facility where iron is smelted and heavy iron and steel products are manufactured.

Example

"The historic ironworks along the river once supplied cast-iron beams for railway bridges across the country."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although plural in form, "ironworks" can be treated as either singular or plural in construction (e.g., "an old ironworks" or "several ironworks").

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ironworks. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ironworks
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