Ironing

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aɪə(ɹ)nɪŋ

Verb

1. Present participle of iron

Full definition of ironing

Noun

1. The act of pressing clothes with an 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

• extreme ironing
• ironing board
• ironing machine
• ironing room

Related terms

• iron