ironing

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of iron

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)The act of pressing clothes with an iron, such as a steam iron.

   “I hate ironing.”

2. (countable, uncountable)Laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed.

   “I really should make a start on the ironing soon.”

3. (countable, uncountable)Laundry that has recently been ironed.

   “I really should put the ironing away.”