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US/ˈaɪrn.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈaɪn.ɪŋ/
the job of making clothes smooth with a hot iron; also the clothes that need it
In context
I do the ironing on Sunday evening before the work week starts.
There was a huge pile of ironing waiting on the sofa.
He hates ironing, so he buys shirts that need no care.
Words that go with ironing
verb + noun
- do the ironingWho does the ironing in your house?
- hate ironingMost people hate ironing shirts.
noun + preposition
- pile of ironingShe has a pile of ironing to finish tonight.
- basket of ironingA basket of ironing stood by the door.
noun + noun
- ironing boardPlease put the ironing board away after you finish.
- ironing and washingIroning and washing take up most of her Saturday.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I do iron every weekend.Correct: I do the ironing every weekend.