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ironings

ironings is the plural of ironing.

Meaning of ironing

Noun

ironing (countable and uncountable, plural ironings)

  1. The act of pressing clothes with an iron, such as a steam iron.
    • I hate ironing.
  2. Laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed.
    • I really should make a start on the ironing soon.
  3. Laundry that has recently been ironed.
    • I really should put the ironing away.

Questions about ironings

What is ironings the plural of?
Ironings is the plural of ironing.

Words near ironings in the dictionary

  1. ironing out
  2. ironing pad
  3. ironing pads
  4. ironing-board
  5. ironing-boards
  6. ironings
  7. ironise
  8. ironised
  9. ironiser
  10. ironisers
  11. ironises

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