Pressing iron is a common household appliance used for smoothing out wrinkles in clothing. There are many synonyms for this item depending on the region and language. Some of the most commonly used phrases for a pressing iron include flat iron, ironing board, and steam iron. Another common term used for a pressing iron in the UK is a "smoothing iron." In the US, it is also referred to as a clothes iron or simply an iron. More modern versions of this appliance include the cordless iron and the steam generator iron. Regardless of the term used, pressing irons are essential tools for keeping clothing looking clean and polished.