ironing
noun
iron·ing
ˈī(-ə)r-niŋ 
1
: the action or process of smoothing or pressing with or as if with a heated iron
2
: clothes ironed or to be ironed
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Every load would be seen through from start to finish, so that meant daily ironing, too.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Keep in mind, there are also often guest service perks available; Ali shares that visitors appreciate Langham’s butler suite services, which include unpacking, ironing, and arranging wardrobes for guests.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
From a nanny to help with her kids four days a week who makes their dinner, lunches, and does laundry, a housekeeper who comes once a week to clean and do ironing, and Hirsch's mom who also watches the children once a week and makes dinner for everyone.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Use a Steamer Using a handheld clothing steamer is probably the most popular alternative to traditional ironing.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Keep in mind, there are also often guest service perks available; Ali shares that visitors appreciate Langham’s butler suite services, which include unpacking, ironing, and arranging wardrobes for guests.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
From a nanny to help with her kids four days a week who makes their dinner, lunches, and does laundry, a housekeeper who comes once a week to clean and do ironing, and Hirsch's mom who also watches the children once a week and makes dinner for everyone.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Use a Steamer Using a handheld clothing steamer is probably the most popular alternative to traditional ironing.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ironing
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“Ironing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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