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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA tradesperson who makes and fixes locks, and cuts keys.
Common pairings
call a locksmith
a local locksmith
a 24-hour locksmith
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Word forms
- Plural
- locksmiths
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Etymology
From Middle English loksmith, simply "lock" plus "smith" (a metalworker).
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).
