noun

locksmith

LOKS-mihth

Locksmith (noun) means someone whose trade is making, fitting, and repairing locks and keys. Example: “We called a locksmith after locking ourselves out of the flat.”

noun

Someone whose trade is making, fitting, and repairing locks and keys.

"We called a locksmith after locking ourselves out of the flat."

"The locksmith cut a spare key while we waited."

How to use locksmith

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tradesperson who makes and fixes locks, and cuts keys.

Common pairings

call a locksmith a local locksmith a 24-hour locksmith

Word forms

locksmiths plural

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Etymology

From Middle English loksmith, simply "lock" plus "smith" (a metalworker).

Origin: Middle English

Frequently asked questions

What does “locksmith” mean?

The word “locksmith” means someone whose trade is making, fitting, and repairing locks and keys. In plain terms, a tradesperson who makes and fixes locks, and cuts keys.

How do you pronounce “locksmith”?

“Locksmith” is pronounced LOKS-mihth (/ˈlɑksmɪθ/ in IPA).

How do you use “locksmith” in a sentence?

Here is “locksmith” used in a sentence: “We called a locksmith after locking ourselves out of the flat.”

What part of speech is “locksmith”?

“Locksmith” is a noun.

Where does the word “locksmith” come from?

The word “locksmith” comes from Middle English. From Middle English loksmith, simply "lock" plus "smith" (a metalworker).