1
: made of cast iron
2
: resembling cast iron: such as
a
: capable of withstanding great strain
a cast-iron stomach
b
: not admitting change, adaptation, or exception : rigid
a cast-iron will
c
British
: not likely to fail or be broken : airtight
"Clever idea, Black, getting yourself seen on a safe station platform … gave you a cast-iron excuse not to leave your hidey-hole in future, didn't it?"—
J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling
: a commercial alloy of iron, carbon, and silicon that is cast in a mold and is hard, brittle, nonmalleable, and incapable of being hammer-welded but more easily fusible than steel
Examples of cast-iron in a Sentence
Adjective
lost weight only after a cast-iron adherence to his diet
he has a cast-iron faith in his innate ability to overcome any adversity that life might throw against him
Noun
The fence is made of cast iron.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
The count is checked and verified, and before the electors leave the Sistine Chapel, all the ballots are burned in a cast-iron stove.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 8 May 2025
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It is used for roasting, sauteing, barbecuing and thickening stews, but also to season cast iron and as a traditional ingredient in soap and candles.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
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A little sweet, a little tangy, and a little smoky—Cajun seasoning spice lends lots of flavor to large shrimp that’s then seared in a cast-iron skillet and served with a crisp, creamy, flavorful slaw.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
The count is checked and verified, and before the electors leave the Sistine Chapel, all the ballots are burned in a cast-iron stove.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Noun
This cast iron option gets a lot of great reviews from happy customers.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
It is used for roasting, sauteing, barbecuing and thickening stews, but also to season cast iron and as a traditional ingredient in soap and candles.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Cast-iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast-iron. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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