ironing board

American  

noun

• ironing boards
  plural

1. a flat, cloth-covered board or other surface, often foldable and having legs, on which clothing, linens, or similar articles are ironed.

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ironing board British  

noun

1. a board, usually on legs, with a suitable covering on which to iron clothes

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• ironing boards
  plural

Etymology

Origin of ironing board

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

ironing board

Bottom line: Next time you’re booking a trip and need to get a little work done, be sure to get a room with a view—and an ironing board.

From Slate ● Jun. 1, 2025

“It feels like a house,” Cecilia says, noting the built-in ironing board in the kitchen, one of many period details she enjoys.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2025

An ironing board abandoned at the top of Ben Nevis has angered hillwalkers in the Scottish Highlands.

From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2023

It’s answer: “The unusual thing about this image is that a man is ironing clothes on an ironing board attached to the roof of a moving taxi.”

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2023

That’s what’s in the pile next to the ironing board.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King