launderette
|laun/der/ette|
B1
/ˌlɔːn.dəˈret/
self-service laundry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'launderette' originates from English, specifically the word 'launder,' where 'launder' meant 'to wash clothes.'
Historical Evolution
'launder' transformed into the modern English word 'launderette' to denote a place for washing clothes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place for washing clothes,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a self-service laundry facility where coin-operated washing machines and dryers are available for public use.
I took my clothes to the launderette to wash them.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/19 06:06