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ironing Synonyms

Another word for ironing

Choosing another word for ironing 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)

The domestic chore or process of smoothing wrinkles out of washed clothes, linens, or fabrics using a heated flatiron.

Usage Example

"He usually listens to classical music on Sunday afternoons to make doing the pressing more enjoyable."

Strongest
pressing
Weak
mangling

• noun (Context 2)

A batch of freshly laundered clothes and household linens that are waiting to be pressed or have just been pressed with a heated iron.

Usage Example

"Please do not sit on the sofa until I have folded and put away this pile of clean laundry."

Strong
laundry
washing

• Nearby Words

ironic
ironical
ironically
ironing
ironlike
ironman
irons

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