noun
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the act of ironing washed clothes
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clothes that are to be or that have been ironed
Etymology
Origin of ironing
Example Sentences
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My earliest job was for $2 an hour, ironing huge dresses in a rental wedding gown shop.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
In this case, I can’t see how ironing out a few wrinkles and covering a rumpled duvet with a digital bedspread materially misrepresents your home.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Both are still ironing out the details of the agreement, with improved access to the European market for Australia's lamb and beef a key source of contention.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
Richards developed a close bond with Milner but remembers getting the blame for the parody 'Boring James Milner' social media account, which mocked the player, often focusing on ironing, tea and trivial match details.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
She put the iron on to heat while she sprinkled the shirt and set up the ironing board on two chairs.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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