Steelers

/ˈstiːlərz/ noun

Definition

plural of steeler; workers in steel industry; Pittsburgh Steelers football team

Etymology

from steel (Old English stēle) + -er + -s, referring to steel workers

Kelly Says

The Pittsburgh Steelers got their name from the city's steel industry heritage - their logo is actually based on the American Iron and Steel Institute's symbol.

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