Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

Anne Tropeano is ironing her clothes in preparation for a busy day ahead.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2022

Earlier on Friday, Michael Gove said it had been expected that there would be "some initial disruption" to trade between GB and NI, but that the government is "ironing" issues out.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2021

For instance, a Fitbit monitor may produce a certain set of readings when a person is ironing clothes, while the lab equipment records heart rate and breathing.

From Nature • Nov. 3, 2015

On the other side Mother is ironing, the wireless is on, someone is singing a snatch of song or Father says intermittently whatever comes into his head.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez