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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tinman

/tɪnmæn/ noun · British & US
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What does tinman mean?

noun

A person who makes or repairs tin objects, or a character in a story who is made of tin, typically with a heart of gold. In the story of The Wizard of Oz, the Tin Man is a character who is made of tin and is searching for a heart.

Example

"The tinman was skilled at repairing tin cans and other metal objects."

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