no-iron

adjective

UK /ˌnəʊ ˈaɪən/

US /ˌnoʊ ˈaɪərn/

Not needing to be ironed after washing.

She packed a no-iron shirt for the trip.

SYNONYMS

wrinkle-free wrinkle-resistant crease-resistant permanent-press non-iron

RELATED WORDS

ironing laundry fabric clothing wash-and-wear

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Made of fabric treated so it stays smooth without pressing.

The hotel uses no-iron sheets for easy cleaning.

3. Describing a garment designed to dry smooth after washing.

He bought no-iron trousers for business travel.

4. Informal term for clothing that resists creasing.

These no-iron uniforms save time in the morning.