laundromat

word

Definition

A place where people can wash and dry their clothes using coin- or card-operated machines, usually serving people who do not have a washing machine at home.

Usage & Nuances

'Laundromat' is widely used in the US; in the UK and other countries, 'launderette' or 'laundrette' is more common. Often used in phrases like 'go to the laundromat.' Refers only to self-service facilities, not full-service dry cleaners.

Spanish: lavandería automática - lavandería (de monedas)Portuguese (BR): lavanderia automática - lavanderia self-servicePortuguese (PT): lavandaria self-service - lavandaria automáticaChinese (Simplified): 自助洗衣店Chinese (Traditional): 自助洗衣店Hindi: लॉन्ड्रोमैट - स्वयं-संचालित कपड़े धोने की दुकानArabic: مغسلة آلية - مغسلة ذاتية الخدمةBengali: লন্ড্রি - স্ব-পরিসেবাযুক্ত কাপড় ধোয়ার দোকানRussian: прачечная самообслуживанияJapanese: コインランドリーVietnamese: tiệm giặt tự độngKorean: 셀프 빨래방Turkish: self-servis çamaşırhaneUrdu: خودکار لانڈری - سیلف سروس لانڈریIndonesian: laundromat - tempat laundry koin

Example Sentences

I need to go to the laundromat to wash my clothes.

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The laundromat is open every day.

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There is a laundromat near my apartment.

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My washing machine broke, so I'm heading to the laundromat tonight.

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Do you want to come with me to the laundromat and grab a coffee after?

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I met some of my neighbors at the laundromat last weekend.

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