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Definition of "iron-on" [i•ron-on]

  • Able to be attached (to clothing) by applying pressure and heat, as with a hand iron; -- of cloth items specially made with a glue that is softened by heat; -- used especially of patches to clothing or accessories to clothing, such as replacement pockets. (adjective)

Gnu Collaboartive International Dictionary of English: licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)

Use "iron-on" in a sentence
  • "Fun accessories like vintage lunchboxes, iron-on logos for tee-shirts, and gear inspired stuffs could also be purchased online."
  • "We waded through this cesspool of iron-on decals and sticker kits to the darkest depths of angsty preteen obsession to dig out the most unsettling Twilight-themed items up for grabs."
  • "The company set up a website that allowed viewers to create custom Napoleon Dynamite iron-on transfers to make each Napoleon Dynamite t-shirt a personalized work of art."