ironing
noun
iron·ing
ˈī(-ə)r-niŋ 
1
: the action or process of smoothing or pressing with or as if with a heated iron
2
: clothes ironed or to be ironed
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Cotton is a low-maintenance option that can often be machine-washed and doesn’t require frequent ironing.
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Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 10 Sep. 2024
Steaming and ironing will damage silk, velvet, leather, suede, and metallic embellishments.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 July 2024
If steaming is a regular part of your ironing, this board by Bartinelli is an excellent choice.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024
Looking for a budget-friendly and space-saving way to tackle infrequent ironing?
—Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2023
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Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 10 Sep. 2024
Steaming and ironing will damage silk, velvet, leather, suede, and metallic embellishments.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 July 2024
If steaming is a regular part of your ironing, this board by Bartinelli is an excellent choice.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024
Looking for a budget-friendly and space-saving way to tackle infrequent ironing?
—Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2023
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“Ironing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironing. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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