Iron

/ˈaɪən/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:4 ptsWWF:5 pts4 letters

Definition of Iron

noun

A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel.
A metallic chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.
Any material, not a steel, predominantly made of elemental iron.
"wrought iron, ductile iron, cast iron, pig iron, gray iron"
A tool or appliance made of metal, which is heated and then used to transfer heat to something else; most often a thick piece of metal fitted with a handle and having a flat, roughly triangular bottom, which is heated and used to press wrinkles from clothing, and now usually containing an electrical heating apparatus.
(usually plural, irons) Shackles.

verb

To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.
To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff.
To furnish or arm with iron.
"to iron a wagon"

adjective

Made of the metal iron.
Strong (as of will), inflexible.
"He held on with an iron grip."

Anagrams of Iron

Exact Anagrams

3 words using all 4 letters:

Words You Can Make

6 words can be made from the letters in "iron":

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Words formed by adding one letter to "iron" and rearranging:

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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