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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Later, when the clothes were line-dried, there was the ironing to do.
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Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
According to fabric care expert Alicia Sokolowski, ironing is ideal for creating crisp creases, flattening heavy wrinkles, and shaping structured garments like dress shirts, cotton, linen, or denim.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Because no one likes to spend precious vacation time ironing, wrinkle-resistant clothing is a travel essential.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Drying clothing could take days and ironing, well, ironing is still laborious.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
According to fabric care expert Alicia Sokolowski, ironing is ideal for creating crisp creases, flattening heavy wrinkles, and shaping structured garments like dress shirts, cotton, linen, or denim.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Because no one likes to spend precious vacation time ironing, wrinkle-resistant clothing is a travel essential.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Drying clothing could take days and ironing, well, ironing is still laborious.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Ironing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironing. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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