English · Slang Attested

ironmongery

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Meaning · English

The various metal items used by mountaineers.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He also had a room strewn with the toys of the trade and what-have-you: ropes and ironmongery, buoyancy aid and bagpipes, fetid socks and half-eaten haggises, dumbbells and ski-instructor sweaters.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ironmongery” mean?

The various metal items used by mountaineers.

Is “ironmongery” formal or informal?

ironmongery is generally slang.

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