permanent press per·ma·nentp·ress uncommon noun (1) adjective (1) noun 1. a fabric that has been chemically processed to resist wrinkles and hold its shape Synonymspermanent presspermanent-press fabricdurable pressdurable-press fabric adjective 1. used of fabrics that do not require ironing “drip-dry shirts for travel” Synonymsdrip-dry Similarunironed Related words Word family permanent-presspermanent-press fabric Broader terms fabric WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.