Meaning & Definition of word "Laundry"
Laundry
/ˈlɔːndri/
noun:
- 1. Clothes and linens that have been washed or that are to be washed.
- Example: I need to do a load of laundry this weekend.
- 2. A room or area set aside for washing clothes.
- Example: The laundry in our apartment building is out of order.
- 3. A business that washes and dries clothing and linens for customers.
- Example: She took her suits to the laundry for professional cleaning.
Etymology
●Middle English 'laundry', derived from 'laundrie', meaning a place where clothes are washed.
Common Phrases and Expressions
laundry day:
A designated day when household laundry is done.
do the laundry:
To wash and dry clothes.
in the laundry:
Items that are currently being washed or dried.
Related Words
launder:
To wash or clean something, typically clothes.
laundromat:
A self-service laundry facility.
Slang Meanings of laundry
Meaning: To handle someone's dirty work or secrets.
● Example Sentence: He's just laundering his reputation by helping out at charity events.
Meaning: To clean or wash with an implication of illicit activities.
● Example Sentence: They say he laundered the money through his business dealings.