wrought iron
noun
: a commercial form of iron that is tough, malleable, and relatively soft, contains less than 0.3 percent and usually less than 0.1 percent carbon, and carries 1 or 2 percent of slag mechanically mixed with it
Examples of wrought iron in a Sentence
an antique wrought iron fence
a chair made of wrought iron
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Terrracotta floors, limestone accents and wrought iron work to recreate the atmosphere of an Italian palazzo.
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Connie Ogle
february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
All come with floor-to-ceiling windows, Wild West–chic furniture in leather and wrought iron, and more than 1,000 square feet of indoor living space.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Pieces made of wrought iron also make for great additions, and can be juxtaposed with warm, welcoming, and layered interiors for a subtle statement.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Steel/Wrought-Iron Furniture Steel or wrought iron is an excellent choice for highly durable outdoor furniture, but these materials are significantly more susceptible to rusting than aluminum.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
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Connie Ogle
february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
All come with floor-to-ceiling windows, Wild West–chic furniture in leather and wrought iron, and more than 1,000 square feet of indoor living space.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Pieces made of wrought iron also make for great additions, and can be juxtaposed with warm, welcoming, and layered interiors for a subtle statement.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Steel/Wrought-Iron Furniture Steel or wrought iron is an excellent choice for highly durable outdoor furniture, but these materials are significantly more susceptible to rusting than aluminum.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wrought iron
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“Wrought iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrought%20iron. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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