Definition

Noun: A trouser press is a household device designed to remove wrinkles and creases from a pair of trousers. It typically consists of a frame or cabinet where trousers can be hung vertically between two heated, padded plates. When closed and activated, the plates apply gentle heat and pressure to smooth the fabric without the need for a traditional iron and ironing board.

Usage

The term trouser press refers specifically to this appliance. It is used as a countable noun. * Many hotels provide a trouser press in the wardrobe for guests' convenience. * He invested in a high-quality trouser press to keep his suit trousers looking sharp. * The trouser press is more efficient for daily touch-ups than setting up an iron.

Advanced Usage

• "To put trousers in the trouser press": This is the standard phrase for using the appliance.
  • Before the meeting, he quickly put his trousers in the trouser press for ten minutes.

Variants and Related Words

• Garment steamer / Clothes steamer (n): A different appliance that uses steam to remove wrinkles from hanging clothing, including trousers. It is a related but distinct device.
• Iron (n): A general tool for smoothing wrinkles using heat and pressure, typically used on an ironing board.

Synonyms

• Pants press (n): A less common synonym, primarily used in American English.
• Crease remover (n): A general descriptive term, not a specific appliance name.

Antonyms / Contrasting Concepts

• Wrinkler / Creaser (n): A conceptual opposite; a hypothetical device that would create wrinkles. (Note: This is not a standard appliance but illustrates the opposite function).

Noun

1. a home appliance in which trousers can be hung and the wrinkles pressed out