ironing

[ahy-er-ning]

noun

1. the act or process of smoothing or pressing clothes, linens, etc., with a heated iron.

2. articles of clothing or the like that have been or are to be ironed.

ironing

/ ˈaɪənɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of ironing washed clothes

2. clothes that are to be or that have been ironed

Word History and Origins

Origin of ironing¹

First recorded in 1700–10; iron + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

A U.S. official said the meetings had been constructive and further talks will focus on ironing out details of the agreement.

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She took in ironing for White people, which she did from home.

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Smith’s mother was a waitress who also took in ironing.

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After an offseason focused on ironing out the kinks in his game, Johnston is finally showing why he was such a highly regarded prospect coming out of college.

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It became a nightly routine for Jane to "barricade" her sliding patio door with household items, such as chairs, tables and an ironing board.

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Related Words

• housekeeping 
• sewing