Ironing Definition & Meaning

ironing
noun
  1. garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed; "there was a basketful of ironing to do"
  2. the work of using heat to smooth washed clothes in order to remove any wrinkles

"Ironing" in song lyrics

See how ironing is used in real songs:

  • "picture of woman ironing"
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  • "woman ironing"
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  • "tille olsen ; i stand here ironing"
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Words that rhyme with ironing

Usage tips for "ironing"

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