ironmongery

/ˈaɪənmʌŋɡəri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈaɪərnmɑːŋɡəri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈī(-ə)rn-ˌməŋ-g(ə-)rē -ˌmäŋ-/ (ame, mw)

ironmongery — noun

1. small metal goods and other practical items for repair or garden work, such as n

1.名詞C2
釋義

small metal goods and other practical items for repair or garden work, such as nails, hinges, locks, and simple tools.

例句

Yumi bought ironmongery like nails and hinges for the shed.

examples of ironmongery: nails and hinges

Daniel sorted the ironmongery into boxes before fixing the garden gate.

uncountable noun for mixed hardware items

同義詞
  • hardware

    broader everyday term for tools and fittings, and it can also mean computer equipment

  • fittings

    usually smaller parts fixed to doors, windows, or furniture rather than the whole group of repair goods

  • metalware

    broader and often includes decorative or household metal goods, not just repair items

用法筆記

Common in British English. It is usually an uncountable noun for a mixed group of practical hardware items rather than one single object.

常見錯誤

❌I bought an ironmongery for the shed door.
✅I bought some ironmongery for the shed door.' or 'I bought a hinge for the shed door.
💡'ironmongery' usually names a group of small hardware items, not one single object.