1. [Ireland] A warm cupboard where you put newly washed clothes until they are completely dry
   "She hung the damp towels in the hot press";
   - airing cupboard [UK]
    
2. A machine for applying pressure and heat, e.g. for smoothing paper or cloth
   "The fabric was run through a hot press to remove wrinkles"

Derived forms: hot presses

Type of: closet, cupboard

Encyclopedia: Hot press