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steam iron
noun
: a pressing iron with a compartment holding water that is converted to steam by the iron's heat and emitted through the soleplate onto the fabric being pressed
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More damage from hard water may not be readily evident but is hidden in clogged water lines, steam irons, showerheads, faucets, and mineral deposits in coffee makers that affect the taste of coffee.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
Nori Press Travel Steam Iron Make sure your clothes look crisp and clean straight out of your suitcase with this travel steam iron.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Ironing works, but boards take up a lot of room and steam irons can oftentimes be a bit harsh on certain fabrics.
—Neha Tandon, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
If you're already bathed, a similar concept is to use a tea kettle as a DIY steam iron.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
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First Known Use
circa 1943, in the meaning defined above
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“Steam iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steam%20iron. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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steam iron
noun
: a pressing iron with a compartment holding water that is converted to steam by the iron's heat and given off through holes in the bottom onto the fabric being pressed
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