Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

laundromat

noun
/ˈlɔːn.drə.mæt/
Definition
A self-service facility where people can wash and dry their clothes in coin-operated machines.
Examples
  • Every Saturday, I take my dirty clothes to the laundromat down the street.
  • She met her friend at the laundromat while waiting for their clothes to finish drying.
  • Laundromats often attract a mix of students, families, and workers.
Meaning
A laundromat is a place equipped with washing machines and dryers that the public can use to do laundry, typically by paying with coins or a card.
Synonyms
  • washhouse
  • washateria
  • self-service laundry