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Definition of launderette

launderette

/ˌlɔːn.dəˈrɛt/
laun · der · ette
Plural:launderettes
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launderette Lexical Profile

launderette Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A commercial establishment equipped with coin-operated or card-operated washing machines and tumble dryers for public self-service use.

Example

"Since the washing machine in our flat broke down, I spent Sunday afternoon reading a book at the local launderette."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

"Launderette" (also spelled "laundrette") is the standard British English term, whereas North American English speakers almost exclusively use "laundromat."

• Rhymes for launderette

• Nearby Words

launchpad
launder
launderer
launderette
laundress
laundromat
laundry

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from "launder" plus the French diminutive suffix "-ette," originally registered as a trademark for self-service washing establishments before entering general British usage.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Launderette. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/launderette
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