ironware

noun

iron·​ware ˈī(-ə)rn-ˌwer How to pronounce ironware (audio)
: articles made of iron

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The town was long famous for its beef and ironware; now it’s known for Ohtani. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024 The fireplace has big antique hooks and ironware, used for cooking centuries ago. — Linda Laban, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2020 Unless your cast ironware is enameled, it should be cleaned with water and a damp cloth only—no soap. — Caroline Biggs, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026 The bamboo frame is light and easy to move, while the interior ironware is sturdy and delivers a soothing sound. — Kate McGregor, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2023 The kitchen of chef and author Julia Child includes French heavy-duty copper and ironware, which hangs from a pegboard wall. — Madeleine Luckel, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2024 Other local specialties include a form of traditional ironware known as Nambu Tekki, and apples. — Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ironware was in the 15th century

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ironware

noun
iron·​ware ˈī(-ə)rn-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce ironware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: articles made of iron
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