laundry
|laun/dry|
A2
/ˈlɔːn.dri/
washing clothes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'laundry' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'lavanderie,' where 'lavand-' meant 'to wash.'
Historical Evolution
'lavanderie' transformed into the Middle English word 'laundre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'laundry.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place for washing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'clothes and linens to be washed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
clothes and linens that need to be washed or have been newly washed.
I need to do the laundry this weekend.
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Noun 2
a place where clothes and linens are washed and ironed.
She works at a laundry downtown.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40