ironing

noun — 3 senses

ironing

noun
1

The act of pressing clothes with an iron, such as a steam iron.

  • I hate ironing.
2

Laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed.

  • I really should make a start on the ironing soon.
3

Laundry that has recently been ironed.

  • I really should put the ironing away.
Derived terms
breast ironing, extreme ironing, ironing basket, ironing board, ironing cloth, ironing machine, ironing pad, ironing room
Related terms
presser, pressing

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