soleplate
noun
sole·plate
ˈsōl-ˌplāt 
1
: the lower plate of a studded partition on which the bases of the studs butt
2
: the undersurface of an iron
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Pay attention to the size of the soleplate as well.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
What is the best way to clean the soleplate on my steam iron?
A.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
The extra-perforated soleplate (which the brand claims expels 30 percent more steam than a model without a pump) is especially handy for ironing shirts.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 9 July 2023
What's more, the Rowenta is manufactured with an anti-drip system, which stops water from spitting out of the soleplate when the temperature is too low.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 9 July 2023
Its design means the entire soleplate is usable, not just the tip or center.
—Good Housekeeping, 6 May 2023
The Reliable's anodized aluminum soleplate glides smoothly over fabrics and is also very easy to wipe clean.
—Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022
The bestselling iron is affixed with a stainless steel soleplate that's durable and scratch-resistant.
—Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 12 June 2022
The extra-perforated soleplate (which the brand claims expels 30% more steam than a model without a pump) is also especially handy for ironing shirts.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE.com, 15 Apr. 2022
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
What is the best way to clean the soleplate on my steam iron?
A.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
The extra-perforated soleplate (which the brand claims expels 30 percent more steam than a model without a pump) is especially handy for ironing shirts.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 9 July 2023
What's more, the Rowenta is manufactured with an anti-drip system, which stops water from spitting out of the soleplate when the temperature is too low.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 9 July 2023
Its design means the entire soleplate is usable, not just the tip or center.
—Good Housekeeping, 6 May 2023
The Reliable's anodized aluminum soleplate glides smoothly over fabrics and is also very easy to wipe clean.
—Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022
The bestselling iron is affixed with a stainless steel soleplate that's durable and scratch-resistant.
—Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 12 June 2022
The extra-perforated soleplate (which the brand claims expels 30% more steam than a model without a pump) is also especially handy for ironing shirts.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE.com, 15 Apr. 2022
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“Soleplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soleplate. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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soleplate
noun
sole·plate
ˈsōl-ˌplāt
: a flattened nucleated mass of soft granular protoplasm surrounding the end of a motor nerve in a striated muscle fiber
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