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โ‡ฑ LOCKSMITH Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster


: a person who makes or repairs locks

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McCracken, Muse, Abdul-Hakim and Akubu then reached out to a locksmith to get a new key fob made. โ€”๐Ÿ‘ Image
Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The companyโ€™s website lists a wide range of services, from investigations and executive protection, to church security, locksmith services and karate classes. โ€”๐Ÿ‘ Image
Neena Satija, Houston Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
Open positions include detention officer, recreation supervisor, certified medical assistant, psychiatrist, shift supervisor, assistant shift supervisor, master scheduler, locksmith, maintenance worker and human resource assistant. โ€”๐Ÿ‘ Image
Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Hiring a professional locksmith is the best way to change your locks, but also the most expensive. โ€”๐Ÿ‘ Image
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
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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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โ€œLocksmith.โ€ Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locksmith. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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locksmith

noun
: a person who makes or repairs locks

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