locksmith

/ˈlɑksmɪθ/

//ˈlɑksmɪθ// noun

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"locksmith" is a 9-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“locksmith” has 15 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #36,644. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#36,644
frequency rank, English
16,425
“L” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - One who practices locksmithing.

Key facts for locksmith
PropertyValue
Headwordlocksmith
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈlɑksmɪθ/
Letters9
Frequency rank#36,644
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “locksmith” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). locksmith lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 15 spelling variants around locksmith (IPA /ˈlɑksmɪθ/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #36,644 among 16,425 “L” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for locksmith, with forms such as "lcoksmith", "llocksmith", and "loccksmith". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English loksmith; equivalent to lock + smith. The correct English form is locksmith, spelled L-O-C-K-S-M-I-T-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    One who practices locksmithing.
  2. 2
    Someone who only bets when they are sure they will win.

Etymology

From Middle English loksmith; equivalent to lock + smith.

This word in other languages

cerrajero(Español)serrurier(Français)Schlosser(Deutsch)chaveiro(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • lcoksmith
  • llocksmith
  • loccksmith
  • lockksmith
  • lockmsith
  • locksimth
  • locksmiht
  • locksmithh
  • locksmitth
  • locksmmith
  • locksmtih
  • lockssmith
  • locskmith
  • lokcsmith
  • olcksmith

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of locksmith - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

lcoksmith2llocksmith1loccksmith1lockksmith1lockmsith2locksimth2locksmiht2locksmithh1
Edit distance from "locksmith"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "locksmith"?
"locksmith" is spelled L-O-C-K-S-M-I-T-H. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈlɑksmɪθ/.
What does "locksmith" mean?
As a noun, "locksmith" means: One who practices locksmithing.
What are common misspellings of "locksmith"?
Common misspellings include "lcoksmith", "llocksmith", "loccksmith", "lockksmith", "lockmsith". The correct spelling is "locksmith".
How do you pronounce "locksmith"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "locksmith" is /ˈlɑksmɪθ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "locksmith"?
From Middle English loksmith; equivalent to lock + smith. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “locksmith”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is L-O-C-K-S-M-I-T-H - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈlɑksmɪθ/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

Same frequency band

Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list