Andiron

Pronunciation: /ˈændˌaɪərn/

Definitions of andiron

noun a metal support for wood in a fireplace, usually in pairs

Example Sentences

A1 An andiron is a metal support for firewood in a fireplace.

A2 My grandmother has a pair of antique andirons in her living room.

B1 The blacksmith crafted a set of custom andirons for the fireplace.

B2 The intricate design of the andiron added a touch of elegance to the room.

C1 The andiron was passed down through generations as a family heirloom.

C2 The andiron's ornate details were a testament to the craftsman's skill.

Examples of andiron in a Sentence

formal The andiron in the fireplace held the logs in place.

informal I found a cool andiron at the antique shop for our fireplace.

slang Check out the fancy andiron my aunt gave us for the fire pit.

figurative The andiron of support and stability in their relationship was evident.

Grammatical Forms of andiron

• past tense: andironed
• plural: andirons
• comparative: more andiron
• superlative: most andiron
• present tense: andirons
• future tense: will andiron
• perfect tense: have andironed
• continuous tense: is andironing
• singular: andiron
• positive degree: andiron
• infinitive: to andiron
• gerund: andironing
• participle: andironed

Origin and Evolution of andiron

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Late Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'andiron' originated from the Old French word 'andier' which came from the Late Latin word 'andena' meaning 'grate for a fire'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'andiron' has evolved from simply referring to a grate for a fire to specifically describing a metal support for firewood in a fireplace.