English Explanatory Dictionary

launderette

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A place that has facilities for washing and drying clothes that the public may pay to use.
  2. A money laundering operation.

Pronunciation

/lɔːnˈdɹɛt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-launderette.wav /lɔndəˈɹɛt/

Word forms

launderette launderettes laundrette

Etymology

Genericized trademark of Launderette; originally a proprietary name (1940s) of Bendix corporation, from launder + -ette.

Synonyms

laundromat laundrette washateria washeteria washery washette coin laundry
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