ironing board

American

noun

a flat, cloth-covered board or other surface, often foldable and having legs, on which clothing, linens, or similar articles are ironed.

ironing board British

noun

a board, usually on legs, with a suitable covering on which to iron clothes

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Etymology

Origin of ironing board

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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The house was unlocked, the ironing board was out, the hoover plugged in, washing was hanging on the line outside, the medication she needed for Crohn's disease had been left behind.

From BBC

It became a nightly routine for Jane to "barricade" her sliding patio door with household items, such as chairs, tables and an ironing board.

From BBC

“It feels like a house,” Cecilia says, noting the built-in ironing board in the kitchen, one of many period details she enjoys.

From Los Angeles Times

The photograph of the ironing board angered hillwalkers when it was posted on a Highlands Facebook page.

From BBC

There are two wide windows with sheer curtains, a closet with an ironing board tucked inside, a mini fridge, a mini wastebasket.

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