iron out

verb

ironed out; ironing out; irons out
Synonyms of iron outnext

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

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More details about both concepts will be forthcoming as the team irons out everything. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026 The land development entity being created to assemble property and help iron out issues with troubled lots has three people on the board, enough to get the new nonprofit started. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026 Al-Rashid has an opportunity to iron out the kinks before spending substantially more cash on his dream boat. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026 Friday will iron out a clearer picture with Gainesville playing Van Alstyne and Prosper Richland playing Panther Creek. Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for iron out

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of iron out was in 1753

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“Iron out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iron%20out. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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

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