laundry Meaning & Definition
What Does Laundry Mean?
Laundry is a noun that means A laundering; a washing. It can also mean A place or room where laundering is done - including, by extension, other forms of laundering than clothes washing.
Word Facts for Laundry
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | wash, washables and washing |
| Plural | laundries |
Laundry Definition (Noun)
- A laundering; a washing.
In our family of five, we have to do the laundry every other day.
- A place or room where laundering is done - including, by extension, other forms of laundering than clothes washing.
- That which needs to be, is being, or has been laundered.
You've left your dirty laundry all over the house.
- A penalty flag.
- A business whose primary purpose is to conceal the origins of money received illegally.
Synonyms of Laundry
Laundry synonyms and antonyms →Laundry in a Sentence
In our family of five, we have to do the laundry every other day.
You've left your dirty laundry all over the house.
Word Forms & Grammar
laundry (countable and uncountable, plural laundries)
Words That Rhyme With Laundry
Origin of Laundry
From Middle English lavendrie, from Old French lavanderie, from Latin lavandaria. See launder.
Pronouncing Laundry
The standard pronunciation of laundry is /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (lɔːn).
Quick Answers About Laundry
What part of speech is laundry?
Laundry is a noun.
What is another word for laundry?
You can replace laundry with words such as wash, washables and washing. See the full list of laundry synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of laundry?
The plural of laundry is laundries.