steelworks
2 synonyms for steelworks, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A factory where steel is made or shaped.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
steel mill
steel plant
How to use steelworks
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a steelworks closure
work at a steelworks
a steelworks site
the local steelworks
It is a neutral, everyday word.
Etymology
The word is a compound of steel and works, meaning a place where steel is produced.
Full origin of steelworks →Frequently asked questions
What is a steelworks?
A steelworks is a place where steel is manufactured or shaped.
Is steelworks singular or plural?
It has the same form in the singular and the plural, so you say 'a steelworks' and 'two steelworks'.
What is another word for steelworks?
Steel mill and steel plant mean the same thing.
