ironing service
/ˈaɪə.nɪŋ ˌsɜː.vɪs/
Meaning
A professional hotel service where staff press or iron guests' clothing to remove wrinkles. This is often part of the laundry or valet service and typically incurs an extra fee, though some luxury hotels offer it complimentary. It is a formal term used when requesting garment care during business or leisure travel.
Examples
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I need to look sharp for my presentation, so I requested the hotel's overnight ironing service.
I need to look sharp for my presentation, so I requested the hotel's overnight ironing service.
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Is the ironing service included in the room rate, or is there an additional charge per item?
Is the ironing service included in the room rate, or is there an additional charge per item?
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Please place any garments for the ironing service in the designated blue bag inside the closet.
Please place any garments for the ironing service in the designated blue bag inside the closet.
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The hotel's express ironing service guarantees your clothes will be returned within two hours.
The hotel's express ironing service guarantees your clothes will be returned within two hours.
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I contacted reception to ask if they offer an ironing service for delicate silk dresses.
I contacted reception to ask if they offer an ironing service for delicate silk dresses.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I want to use the iron service for my shirt.
✓ I want to use the ironing service for my shirt.
The gerund 'ironing' is used as a noun adjunct here, not the noun/verb 'iron'.
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✗ Does the hotel have an iron room?
✓ Does the hotel offer an ironing service?
Hotels rarely have an 'iron room' for guests; they offer an 'ironing service' or provide an 'ironing board' in-room.
Related Expressions
Practice
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If your suit got wrinkled in your suitcase, you can request the hotel's ___.
💡 A service to press your clothes.
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ironing service
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The valet delivered my trousers after utilizing the express ___.
💡 The formal term for getting clothes ironed by staff.
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ironing service