noniron

non·i·ron

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non-ahy-ern]
- /nɒnˈaɪ ərn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non-ahy-ern]
- /nɒnˈaɪ ərn/

Definitions of noniron word

adjective noniron drip-dry. 1
noun noniron That does not contain iron. 1
adjective noniron (of a fabric) composed of any of various man-made fibres that are crease-resistant and do not require ironing 0

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Origin of noniron

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; non- + iron

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Parts of speech for Noniron

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Noniron

noniron popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

noniron usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for noniron

adjective noniron

crease-resistant — (of a fabric, garment, etc) designed to remain uncreased when subjected to wear or use
easy-care — requiring little care or maintenance: easy-care fabrics; easy-care furniture.
drip-dry — wash-and-wear.
permanent press — a process in which a fabric is chemically treated to make it wrinkle-resistant so as to require little or no ironing after washing.

All 4 Synonyms of noniron