stiro

Stiro is a term with multiple uses, primarily in Italian. In standard Italian, stiro is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb stirare, meaning "I iron." It is also encountered as part of phrases describing the act of ironing, though as a standalone noun, "stiro" is less common; more typical terms for the process are stiratura or simply stirare. The iron used for ironing is referred to as ferro da stiro. An example is Io stiro i vestiti after washing them.

Usage and register vary. In everyday speech, speakers more often describe the activity with the verb stirare, while stiro as a noun appears mainly in regional or informal usage. In dictionaries, stiro may be noted as a colloquial form, but stiratura is the standard noun for the ironing process. For objects, Italians typically say ferro da stiro rather than stiro on its own.

Besides Italian, the string "Stiro" may occur as a proper noun in other languages, where it can function as a surname, a brand name, or a place name. Such uses are unrelated to ironing and do not reflect a common meaning of the term in those contexts.

See also: stiratura, stirare, ferro da stiro.