noun Uncommon

blacksmith

BLAK-smihth

Blacksmith (noun) means a person who forges and shapes iron by heating it and hammering it, traditionally making tools, horseshoes, and fittings. Example: “The village blacksmith made a new set of horseshoes for the farm horses.”

noun

A person who forges and shapes iron by heating it and hammering it, traditionally making tools, horseshoes, and fittings.

"The village blacksmith made a new set of horseshoes for the farm horses."

"She trained as a blacksmith and now forges custom garden gates."

verb

To work at forging and shaping iron.

"He spent his summers blacksmithing at a living-history museum."

How to Use Blacksmith

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job is heating and hammering iron into tools, horseshoes, and other metal objects.

Common pairings

village blacksmith blacksmith's forge blacksmith shop

Word Forms

blacksmithed past tense, blacksmiths plural, Blacksmiths plural, blacksmiths singular

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Etymology

From "black" (the colour of forged iron) plus "smith," an old word for someone who shapes metal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “blacksmith” mean?

The word “blacksmith” means a person who forges and shapes iron by heating it and hammering it, traditionally making tools, horseshoes, and fittings. In plain terms, someone whose job is heating and hammering iron into tools, horseshoes, and other metal objects.

How do you pronounce “blacksmith”?

“Blacksmith” is pronounced BLAK-smihth (/ˈblæk.smɪθ/ in IPA).

How do you use “blacksmith” in a sentence?

Here is “blacksmith” used in a sentence: “The village blacksmith made a new set of horseshoes for the farm horses.”

What part of speech is “blacksmith”?

Depending on how it is used, “blacksmith” can be a noun and a verb.

Is “blacksmith” a common word?

“Blacksmith” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “blacksmith” have?

“Blacksmith” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who forges and shapes iron by heating it and hammering it, traditionally making tools, horseshoes, and fittings.