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Definition of locksmith

locksmith

/ˈlɑːkˌsmɪθ/
lock · smith
Plural:locksmiths
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• noun

1

A craftsperson or technician who manufactures, installs, repairs, and opens locks and keys.

Example

"After accidentally leaving her keys inside the apartment, she had to call an emergency locksmith to open the front door."

• Rhymes for locksmith

• Nearby Words

lockout
lockpick
lockset
locksmith
locksmithing
lockstep
lockup

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded since the 13th century in Middle English (often as a occupational surname), formed by combining Old English loc ('fastening, bolt') with smiþ ('metalworker, craftsperson').

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