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
2,297
“L” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - One who practices locksmithing.

Corpus desk

Index EN-locksmith · locksmith · English

locksmith · rank #36,644 · 15 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #36,644
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 15 variants
  • BOOK-MID 2,297
  • PHOTO-FINISH liqueur

Nearest frequency peer: liqueur (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “locksmith”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “locksmith” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for locksmith
PropertyValue
Headwordlocksmith
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈlɑksmɪθ/
Letters9
Frequency rank#36,644
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “locksmith”

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

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

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Same rarity band neighbours include “liqueur” (#36,643), “lineages” (#36,642), “lolly” (#36,646). Among 2,297 “L” headwords, “locksmith” is #36,644. 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 2,297 “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.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how locksmith appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. The door was very strong, the lock excellent; the carpenter avowed he would have great trouble and have to do much damage, if force were to be used; and the locksmith was near despair.
  2. Piccadilly, 12:30 o'clock.--Just before we reached Fenchurch Street Lord Godalming said to me, "Quincey and I will find a locksmith. You had better not come with us in case there should be any difficulty. For under the circumstances it wouldn't seem so bad for us to break into an empty house.

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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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "locksmith", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 9 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

Londoners#36,647lyrically#36,649Maidstone#36,650mezzanine#36,666

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (15 here; floor ≥5).

memorizing15 variantsinterwoven15 variantshundredth15 variantshemorrhagic15 variants

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list