ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ironing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Ironing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of iron.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of iron.

More Meanings

  1. The act of pressing clothes with an iron, such as a steam iron.
  2. Laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed.
  3. Laundry that has recently been ironed.

Example Sentences

I hate ironing.
I really should put the ironing away.
I really should make a start on the ironing soon.

Word Forms

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