steam iron

noun

1. an electric iron with a water chamber, which emits steam onto the fabric or garment being ironed.

steam iron

noun

1. an electric iron that emits steam from channels in the iron face to facilitate the pressing and ironing of clothes, etc, the steam being produced from water contained within the iron

Word History and Origins

Origin of steam iron¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

There are three kinds of irons usually used—dry iron, steam iron or a combination steam or dry iron.

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