locksmith

noun

lock·​smith ˈläk-ˌsmith How to pronounce locksmith (audio)
: a person who makes or repairs locks

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Yoder, a locksmith, faced four misdemeanor counts: entering and remaining in a restricted building; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building; violent entry and disorderly conduct in the Capitol; and parading, demonstrating or picketing in the Capitol. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025 His talent as a locksmith comes in handy several times, enabling him to keep the bad guys at bay — for a while, anyway. Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025 In the 1980s, Brianna comes back to Lallybroch and sees that she’s missed the locksmith. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 27 Dec. 2024 Suo Jiang / Taiwan (Director and Screenwriter: Chien-Yu Lin, Producer: Amo Chang) — A locksmith gifted with the ability to open any lock is unwilling to return home. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for locksmith 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of locksmith was in the 13th century

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“Locksmith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locksmith. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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locksmith

noun
lock·​smith -ˌsmith How to pronounce locksmith (audio)
: a person who makes or repairs locks

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