Synonyms for

Ironing

Verb / ˈaɪɜ:nɪŋ / / ˈaɪrnɪŋ / Another word for ironing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of using a heated iron to remove wrinkles from clothes.

Synonyms & similar words

press ironout iron pressing smoothing flattening steaming neatening grooming preparing leveling straightening calendering rolling pounding beating ironwork

Example sentences

  1. I don't like ironing because it takes too much time.
  2. My mom ironed my shirt for me before school.
  3. I always make sure to turn off the iron after I finish ironing.
  4. Ironing can make clothes look much nicer and more professional.
  5. The ironing board is a necessary tool for ironing clothes.

Quotes

  • "I enjoy doing housework, ironing, washing, cooking, dishwashing. Whenever I get one of those questionnaires and they ask what is your profession, I always put down housewife. It's an admirable profession, why apologize for it. You aren't stupid because you're a housewife. When you're stirring the jam you can read Shakespeare."
  • "I was ironing my own clothes when I was 11. My mental age goes from 8 to about 80."
  • "I'm not good at ironing, but I make my own bed every day."

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