iron out

verb

ironed out; ironing out; irons out

transitive verb

1

: to make smooth or flat by or as if by pressing

2

: to resolve or work out a solution to

ironed out their differences

Examples of iron out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Infinite strata of complexity are ironed out of a spirit as brilliant and capacious as Shakespeare’s own. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

Other issues that need to be ironed out include revenue-sharing, the playoff format and the international draft. — Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Although the postseason is about a week away, things still need to be ironed out. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

For the Sharks to take that next step and become a playoff team, Askarov must iron out his uneven play and become the go-to star many have envisioned. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for iron out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout

Kids Definition

iron out

verb

1

: to make smooth or flat by or as if by ironing

2

: to work out a solution to

ironed out their differences