Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
laundry
noun
/ˈlɔːn dri/
Definition
Laundry refers to clothes, linens, and other textiles that need to be washed or have just been washed.
Examples
- She did a load of laundry every Sunday.
- The laundry was piled high with dirty clothes.
- After the rain, he had to hang the laundry indoors.
Meaning
The term ‘laundry’ encompasses both the process of cleaning clothes and the items themselves that require cleaning.
Synonyms
- wash
- clothes
- linens
- detergent
