steam iron

American  

noun

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

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steam iron British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of steam iron

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

In the summer, the heat bore down like a steam iron.

From New York Times

You might even be able to use a steam iron if it jets steam while the iron is vertical and you can avoid touching the iron to the glass.

From Washington Post

At the massive costume shop, the hum of a sewing machine where a seamstress works on a gold glitter costume competes with the hiss of a steam iron.

From Washington Times

Contemporary artists are known to use all kinds of instruments in their work, but one of Mr. Cole’s favorite tools still stands out as extraordinary: the steam iron.

From New York Times

Taking care not to burn the wood, you can use a heat gun, a blow dryer or even a steam iron.

From Washington Post