washeteria

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of laundromat.
  2. A building that houses a village's only running water for drinking, washing, and showering.

Pronunciation

/ˌwɑʃəˈtɪɹiə/

Word forms

washeteria washeterias washateria washerteria

Etymology

Blend of wash + cafeteria. The trademark Wash-a-teria was prominent in the U.S. South during the 1930s.

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