ironing

American  

[ahy-er-ning] / ˈaɪ ər nɪŋ /

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.

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ironing British  

/ ˈaɪənɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of ironing washed clothes

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

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Etymology

Origin of ironing

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

Example Sentences

While Omnicom and IPG were ironing out their merger in lawyers’ offices across Manhattan, smaller agencies outside the city were making their own expansions.

From The Wall Street Journal

But she admits the new law still needs "ironing out".

From BBC

“We’re ironing out the last details of what we need to do for her,” said Scott, 57.

From MarketWatch

And Sam's mother was allergic to ironing; he had heard her say that lots of times.

From Literature

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

Related Words

• housekeeping
• sewing