Laundry: meaning, definitions and examples

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laundry

 

[ ˈlɔːndri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

doing household chores

Laundry refers to the dirty clothes and other household linens that need to be washed and cleaned. It typically involves sorting clothes by color and fabric, using detergent and water to remove stains and odors, and then drying and folding the clean laundry.

Synonyms

cleaning, clothes washing, washing

Examples of usage

  • I need to do the laundry today.
  • She has a separate laundry room in her house.
  • Laundry is one of the most common household chores.
  • His favorite part of doing laundry is folding the clothes.
  • I forgot to put the laundry in the dryer.

Translations

Translations of the word "laundry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lavanderia

🇮🇳 कपड़े धोने

🇩🇪 Wäscherei

🇮🇩 binatu

🇺🇦 пральня

🇵🇱 pralnia

🇯🇵 洗濯

🇫🇷 blanchisserie

🇪🇸 lavandería

🇹🇷 çamaşırhane

🇰🇷 세탁소

🇸🇦 مغسلة

🇨🇿 prádelna

🇸🇰 práčovňa

🇨🇳 洗衣房

🇸🇮 pralnica

🇮🇸 þvottahús

🇰🇿 кір жуатын орын

🇬🇪 სამრეცხაო

🇦🇿 paltarxana

🇲🇽 lavandería

Etymology

The word 'laundry' originated from the Middle English word 'lavendrye', which came from the Old French 'lavanderie', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'lavare' meaning 'to wash'. The concept of laundry has been around for centuries, with different methods used for washing clothes throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

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