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Definition of laundry

laundry

/ˈlɔːn.dri/
laun · dry
Plural:laundries
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laundry Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Clothes, linens, and other woven fabrics that need to be washed, are being washed, or have just been washed.

Example

"She folded the clean laundry and carefully placed it in the wooden dresser."

2

The action or chore of washing clothes and linens.

Example

"Doing the laundry is my least favorite household chore on the weekend."

3

A room or business establishment where clothes and linens are washed and ironed.

Example

"The hotel features an on-site laundry to ensure guests always have fresh towels."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'lavendrye', via Old French 'lavanderie', originating from Latin 'lavandus' (things to be washed), a gerundive of 'lavare' (to wash).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Laundry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/laundry
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