In the laundry Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɔndɹi
in thuh LAWN-dree
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɔːndɹi
in thuh LAWN-dree
Definition
Used to say something is currently among the dirty clothes waiting to be washed or is in the place where laundry is done.
Usage & Nuances
Common in casual speech when referring to misplaced items or clothing. It can mean inside the laundry room or mixed in with dirty clothes, depending on context. Often used to explain why something can't be found ('My socks are in the laundry.').
Spanish: en la lavandería - en la ropa suciaPortuguese (BR): na lavanderia - na roupa sujaPortuguese (PT): na lavandaria - na roupa sujaChinese (Simplified): 在洗衣房 - 在待洗衣服里Chinese (Traditional): 在洗衣房 - 在待洗衣服裡Hindi: कपड़े धोने में - गंदे कपड़ों मेंArabic: في الغسيلBengali: লন্ড্রিতে - কেচে ফেলার জামা-কাপড়েRussian: в прачечной - в грязном бельеJapanese: 洗濯物の中に - ランドリーにVietnamese: trong đồ giặt - trong phòng giặtKorean: 세탁물 안에 - 세탁실에Turkish: çamaşırda - çamaşırhanedeUrdu: کپڑوں کی دھلائی میںIndonesian: di cucian - di laundry
Example Sentences
I think my shirt is in the laundry.
basic
Are your socks in the laundry?
basic
My jeans are in the laundry so I can't wear them.
basic
If you can't find your hoodie, maybe it's in the laundry.
natural
Don't worry, your favorite t-shirt is probably just in the laundry.
natural
She left some cash in the laundry by accident.
natural