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noun
a process in which a fabric is chemically treated to make it wrinkle-resistant so as to require little or no ironing after washing.
the condition of a fabric so treated.
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Origin of permanent press
First recorded in 1960–65
OTHER WORDS FROM permanent press
permanent-press, adjectiveWords nearby permanent press
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permanent hardness,
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permanent magnet,
permanent mold,
permanent press,
permanent resident,
permanent set,
permanent tooth,
permanent wave,
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How to use permanent press in a sentence
Cambodia, with its seemingly free press, is also a haven for foreign journalists.
Sadly, it appears the American press often doesn't need any outside help when it comes to censoring themselves.
This time it would be the biggest mistake for the Western press to repeat that—absolutely the biggest mistake.
The offices were firebombed in 2011; no one was hurt but a permanent police car was subsequently stationed outside.
But the most important point I want to make is about what the press does now.
If the "Y" Beach lot press their advantage they may cut off the enemy troops on the toe of the Peninsula.
Let them open their minds to us, let them put upon permanent record the significance of all their intrigues and manœuvres.
"We will go to the Hotel de l'Europe, if you press it;" and away the cabriolet joggled over the roughly paved street.
He does well to be proud of his men and of the way they played up to-day when he called upon them to press back the enemy.
He was to pay one third of the amount before the book went to press, the balance he was to pay within a reasonable time.
British Dictionary definitions for permanent press
noun
- a chemical treatment for clothing that makes the fabric crease-resistant and sometimes provides a garment with a permanent crease or pleats
- (as modifier)permanent-press skirts
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