Synonyms for

Metal

Verb / ˈmetʌl / Another word for metal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity

Synonyms & similar words

metallic nonmetallic metallicelement alloy steel iron alloy brass bronze copper lead nickel silver tin gold platinum pewter zinc chrome metallic metalware metalwork ore

Synonyms by register

Formal

element substance material ore

Informal

scrap junk hardware

Literary

ore brute

Antonyms

wood plastic glass organic nonmetal insulator

Common collocations

  • heavy metal
  • base metal
  • precious metal
  • ferrous metal
  • non-ferrous metal
  • metal detector
  • metal fatigue
  • metal alloy

Word family

noun metal
verb metalize
adjective metallic

Usage note

As a noun, 'metal' refers to a class of elements. As an adjective, 'metallic' describes something resembling or containing metal.

Example sentences

  1. My necklace is made of metal.
  2. The robot is made of metal.
  3. The teacher showed us different types of metal in science class.
  4. The keys are made of metal.
  5. The kitchen sink is made of metal.

Quotes

  • Heavy metal is what I'm into. Shit that moves you. Shit that has heart and soul.
  • Metal is made up of many differing attitudes and styles. The different forms of metal are just as wide a range as rock music.
  • Metal music is not to be understood by everyone.

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