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travel iron

travel iron

1 3.3
A small light machine that removes wrinkles from clothes when you travel
  • noun
  • /ˈtrævəl ˈaɪərn/
translation icon : plancha de viaje
  • The travel iron was a lifesaver when my clothes arrived wrinkled at the hotel.

Examples

  • Her luggage: She pulls out a compact clothes steamer/travel iron and a Braun blow dryer.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • Before the wedding, she packed a small travel iron to ensure her dress would look perfect.

  • I always keep a travel iron in my suitcase for quick touch-ups on my shirts while on business trips.

Synonyms

iron
vstravel iron
70 1.0

A metal tool with a flat hot base for removing wrinkles from clothes

is smaller and lighter for carrying on journeys rather than regular use
electric iron
vstravel iron
1 1.1

A small machine with a flat hot metal base used to press clothes and remove wrinkles

is smaller and lighter for use when away from home
steam iron
vstravel iron
1 1.8

A small electric machine that makes steam to remove wrinkles from clothes

is designed to be compact and light for carrying when away rather than having extra features

How Effective

steam press
1 3.2
steam iron
1 1.8
iron
70 1.0
travel iron
1 3.3

Surface Forms

travel iron singular
travel irons plural

Morphology

travel + iron

The meaning 'a small, lightweight iron designed for use while traveling' is directly and predictably built from 'travel' (journeying) modifying 'iron' (a handheld heated appliance). This modifier+head noun compounding is a common, compositional pattern in English and many other languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

The name travel iron comes from a simple idea: a small, light iron made for travel. So the name means 'to iron clothes while away from home'.