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Definition of washhouse

washhouse

/ˈwɑːʃˌhaʊs/
wash · house
Plural:washhouses
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washhouse Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A separate outbuilding, communal facility, or dedicated room equipped with tubs, boilers, or appliances for washing clothes and household linens.

Example

"Behind the main farmhouse stood an old brick washhouse where the family once boiled their laundry in copper vats."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'wæschus', a transparent compound formed from 'wæsc' (washing) and 'hus' (house).

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