Meaning of the word ironworks in English

What does ironworks mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ironworks

US /ˈaɪrn.wɝːks/
UK /ˈaɪən.wɜːks/

Noun

a place where iron is smelted or where iron goods are made

Example:
The old ironworks stood as a monument to the industrial past.
Many jobs were lost when the local ironworks closed down.