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iron Synonyms

Another word for iron

Choosing another word for iron depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A hand-held implement with a flat steel base, heated to smooth out wrinkles in fabric.

Usage Example

"She unplugged the flatiron and left it on the ironing board to cool down."

Strongest
flatiron
steam iron

• verb (Context 2)

To smooth clothes or fabric by pressing them with a heated iron.

Usage Example

"He spent Sunday evening ironing his dress shirts for the upcoming work week."

Strongest
press
Strong
smooth
steam

Opposites of iron

The opposite of iron shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

wrinkle
crease
rumple
crumple
See all opposites of iron

• Nearby Words

irk
irksome
irksomely
iron
ironclad
ironer
ironfisted

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Iron. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/iron
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