iron — a strong, hard magnetic silvery-gray metal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a strong, hard magnetic silvery-gray metal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaɪərn/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother has an iron stomach - she can eat anything without getting sick!
- The superhero's iron fist could break through any wall.
- She tried to iron her hair with a clothing iron - what a disaster!
iron
NOUN[/ˈaɪərn/]
a strong, hard magnetic silvery-gray metal
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Iron descends from Old English 'isen', derived from a Common Germanic root shared across Germanic languages. The word reflects the metal's supreme importance in human civilization, particularly during the Iron Age, when it became the defining material across Indo-European cultures.
Breakdown
Old English 'isen' (iron) → Middle English 'iren' → Modern English 'iron'. The word originates from Proto-Germanic *isarnan, likely related to Sanskrit 'ísira' (swift, strong), reflecting the metal's valued properties.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother has an iron stomach - she can eat anything without getting sick!”
“The superhero's iron fist could break through any wall.”
“She tried to iron her hair with a clothing iron - what a disaster!”
“Iron is essential for healthy blood production.”
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