ironing

1 of 2

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

ironing

2 of 2

present participle of iron entry 3

Examples of ironing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Of course, there’ll be homologation and regulatory hurdles, distribution and service quirks, parts availability and pricing details that will need some ironing out before all of that. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

Workers cut out patterns in Pathé’O’s atelier, which is full of employees sewing, ironing, and packaging his designs. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026

Simply hang them to dry for a wrinkle-free finish—no ironing required. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

The deceptively simple work is part sculpture, part assemblage, part collage and features a vintage wooden ironing board set beside a white sheet hung on a line with six wooden clothespins. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1710, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing ironing

• ironing board