permanent press

noun

1

: the process of treating a fabric with a chemical (such as a resin) and heat for setting the shape and for aiding wrinkle resistance

2

: material treated by permanent press

3

: the condition of material treated by permanent press

permanent-press

ˈpər-mə-nənt-ˈpres 

ˈpərm-nənt-

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

An average washer may have regular, permanent press and delicate cycles. —Rebecca Carhart, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2022

Commonly used washing symbols are normal, permanent press, and delicate, which will align with the settings on your washer machine. —Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 22 Dec. 2022

These include normal, quick, heavy-duty, bulky, rinse and spin, delicates, and permanent press cycles. —Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2022

Standard dryers also include pre-set options depending on the fabric or items being dried—towels, delicates, and permanent press may sound familiar. —Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022

The baseball stadium, built in 2013, has artificial turf, permanent stands and permanent press box and lights. —Lori Riley, courant.com, 15 Nov. 2021

Formaldehyde, which is found in laminate flooring, permanent press curtains, some carpeting and pieces of furniture, releases gases for two years. —Jordan Guinn, SFChronicle.com, 21 Feb. 2020

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Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Kids Definition

permanent press

noun

: the process of treating a fabric chemically to resist wrinkling

permanent-press adjective