iron
/ˈaɪən/
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Simple Meaning
a strong, hard metal used to make things like tools and machines, or a tool for making clothes smooth.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“Can you iron my shirt before the meeting?”
“The gate is made of iron, so it's very heavy.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel.
Related Words
Synonyms:
metalflatiron
Word Family:
ironingironedironworks