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perma-press

American  
[pur-muh-pres] / ˈpɜr məˌprɛs /

adjective

  1. permanent-press.

Etymology

Origin of perma-press

By shortening

Example Sentences

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And he wore rumpled corduroy slacks with perma-press sport shirts.

From New York Times

I could never date anyone who wore perma-press.

From New York Times

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