ironing noun 3forms 1phrases 1 noun3 •The act of pressing clothes with an iron, such as a steam iron.I hate ironing. •Laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed.I really should make a start on the ironing soon. •Laundry that has recently been ironed.I really should put the ironing away. formsironings Phrases with ironing ironing boardA long board, often covered with fabric and having legs that are usually collapsible, on which one can iron clothes.