blacksmith

noun

black·​smith ˈblak-ˌsmith How to pronounce blacksmith (audio)
: a smith who forges iron
blacksmithing noun

Examples of blacksmith in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Salvatore Brancato, a blacksmith from Sicily who immigrated to Kansas City in 1896, opened Fairyland Park on June 16, 1923. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024 Like a chimney sweep, a blacksmith is often covered in soot. Emily Langer, Washington Post, 23 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for blacksmith 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English blaksmyth, from blak black entry 1 + smyth smith; from a distinction between black metal (iron) and white metal (tin)

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blacksmith was in the 13th century

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“Blacksmith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blacksmith. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

blacksmith

noun
black·​smith ˈblak-ˌsmith How to pronounce blacksmith (audio)
: a worker who shapes iron (as into horseshoes) by heating it and then hammering it on an iron block
blacksmithing noun

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