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laundress

/ˈlɔːn.drɪs/
laun · dress
Plural:laundresses
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• noun

1

A woman whose occupation is washing, drying, and ironing clothes and household linens.

Example

"In the nineteenth century, the household hired a local laundress to wash and press the family's heavy linens once a week."

2

British A female attendant or cleaner employed to care for chambers in the Inns of Court in London.

Example

"The barrister left a note on his desk for the laundress before heading to the courtroom."

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• Nearby Words

launder
launderer
launderette
laundress
laundromat
laundry
laundryman

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 16th century from the earlier gender-neutral noun 'launder' (a contraction of Middle English 'lavendre', from Old French 'lavandiere' and Latin 'lavare', meaning 'to wash') plus the feminine suffix '-ess'.

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