Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

laundrette

noun

/ˈlɔːndrɛt/

Definition

A self-service laundry facility where people can wash and dry their clothes using commercial machines.

Examples

After moving into my new apartment, I found a nearby laundrette to wash my blankets.
On weekends, the laundrette is usually busy with people catching up on their laundry.
I prefer using a laundrette because they have larger machines that can wash more clothes at once.

Meaning

A laundrette is a place equipped with washing machines and dryers that customers can use to clean their laundry. It is typically a coin-operated facility, giving individuals the means to do laundry without needing their own machines at home.