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

After the meeting in Florida, Zelensky announced plans to convene a meeting of national security advisers from Kyiv’s European allies to continue ironing out the agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Literature

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

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• housekeeping
• sewing