ironmonger Definition
a dealer in iron goods; a hardware merchant.
Using ironmonger: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ironmonger" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The ironmonger sold us the tools we needed for the job.
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The local ironmonger has been in business for over 50 years.
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The ironmonger's shop was filled with all kinds of metal goods.
ironmonger Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for ironmonger
- metalworker
- blacksmith
- hardware dealer
Phrases with ironmonger
ironmonger's art
the art of working with iron, especially in decorative or ornamental ways
Example
The ironmonger's art is on full display in the intricate designs of the wrought iron gate.
ironmonger's shop
a shop that sells iron goods and hardware
Example
We went to the ironmonger's shop to buy some nails and screws.
ironmonger's trade
the business of selling iron goods and hardware
Example
He learned the ironmonger's trade from his father and grandfather before him.
Origins of ironmonger
from Middle English 'yrenmongere', meaning 'ironmonger'
Summary: ironmonger in Brief
'Ironmonger' [ˈaɪənˌmʌŋɡər] refers to a dealer in iron goods, such as a hardware merchant. It can also refer to the art of working with iron, as in 'ironmonger's art,' or the business of selling iron goods, as in 'ironmonger's trade.' Examples include 'The ironmonger sold us the tools we needed for the job,' and 'The local ironmonger has been in business for over 50 years.'
