ironing

/ˈaɪərnɪŋ/
/ˈaɪənɪŋ/
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Other forms: ironings

Definitions of ironing
  1. noun
    the work of using heat to smooth washed clothes in order to remove any wrinkles
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    type of:
    work
    activity directed toward making or doing something
  2. noun
    garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed
    “there was a basketful of ironing to do”
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    types:
    flat wash, flatwork
    ironing that can be done mechanically
    type of:
    garment
    an article of clothing
    household linen, white goods
    drygoods for household use that are typically made of white cloth
Pronunciation
US
/ˈaɪərnɪŋ/
UK
/ˈaɪənɪŋ/
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