steelworker

noun

steel·​work·​er ˈstēl-ˌwər-kər How to pronounce steelworker (audio)
: a person who works in steel and especially in the manufacturing of it

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The casual Dundalk restaurant started in 1971 as a bar that served steelworkers, later becoming the area’s go-to destination for all things crab. Christina Tkacik, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2025 Importantly, this message came not just from the steelworkers but also from religious and political leaders—and even the local sheriff. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 15 June 2025 One of Trump’s staff members informed him that organizers at the rally had just told the union steelworkers, community leaders, and their family members waiting for the president about the terms of the deal. Salena Zito, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025 West Virginia agreed to commit $50 million to the project, which would create 600 jobs for steelworkers. Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for steelworker

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of steelworker was in 1857

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“Steelworker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steelworker. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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