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Laundromats Meaning in English

word · lemma: laundromat

ˈɫɔndɹəˌmæts
LAWN-druh-mats
lˈɔːndɹəmˌæt
LAWN-druh-mat

Definition

Places with washing machines and dryers where people can wash and dry their clothes by paying to use the machines, usually without staff washing the clothes for you.

Usage & Nuances

"Laundromat" is common in American English; in British English, "launderette" is more usual. They are self-service (not drop-off laundry). Usually plural when discussing choices: 'There are many laundromats downtown.'

Example Sentences

There are two laundromats near my apartment.

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We used laundromats when our washing machine was broken.

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Some students go to laundromats every week.

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Honestly, the city’s old laundromats are way cheaper than washing at home.

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Have you noticed that most laundromats now have free Wi-Fi?

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Back in college, I practically lived at those 24-hour laundromats downtown.

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