ironing

(noun, verb)

noun

1. garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed

- there was a basketful of ironing to do

Definition categories: man–made, garment

2. the work of using heat to smooth washed clothes in order to remove any wrinkles

Definition categories: act, work

Sentences with ironing as a noun:

- I hate ironing.

- I really should make a start on the ironing soon.

- I really should put the ironing away.

verb

1. present participle of iron