ironing
ironing
Definition
iron·ing (ī′ər niŋ)
noun
- the act or process of pressing cloth or clothes smooth or flat with a hot iron
- cloth or clothes that are to be ironed or have been ironed
ironing
Synonyms
ironing
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- hate: How many people do you know who say they hate ironing?
- do: Martin Lester Penelope - I do the ironing with my script propped up.
- need: The fabric is easy care and needs very little ironing.
- require: Ironing tips * Some items may not require any ironing.
- make: Every plug socket is on the floor, which makes ironing, vacuuming and other household chores much more of a chore than usual.
- spend: You will save around 10 minutes to 1/2 hour on each load of laundry, plus you will even spend less time ironing.
Adjective modifier
- extreme: In the meantime here is a picture of my mother extreme ironing with two broken legs on her patio.
- more: Escape domestic bliss at Extreme Ironing and More Extreme Ironing.
- easy: Easy Ironing What size are the Ironing Board Covers?
- little: The fabric is easy care and needs very little ironing.
- dry: For dry ironing use a damp cloth to avoid glazing.
- less: You will save around 10 minutes to 1/2 hour on each load of laundry, plus you will even spend less time ironing.
Modifies a noun
- board: The ironing board in the kitchen laden with dishes.
- facility: Ironing facilities, linen provided free, Tea towels included.
- pile: I've worked my way through a huge ironing pile, too many shirts!
- lady: We make every effort to ensure that the same ironing lady attends each time.
- cover: Fun Ironing Board Covers These cheeky ironing board covers have been designed to make your ironing chores a much sexier experience!
- room: There are Ironing rooms on each floor of the halls of residence.
Noun used with modifier
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