1. articles made of iron, especially household items, tools, or hardware
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The antique shop displayed various ironwares including old cooking pots and farm tools.
• Colonial blacksmiths produced essential ironwares for the growing settlements.
• The museum’s collection of 18th-century ironwares includes horseshoes and door hinges.
• Local artisans still craft traditional ironwares using time-honored techniques.
• The hardware store’s ironwares section featured everything from nails to decorative pieces.
• Collectors prize authentic Civil War-era ironwares for their historical significance.