Definition of Launderette

1. Noun. A self-service laundry (service mark Laundromat) where coin-operated washing machines are available to individual customers.

Exact synonyms: Laundromat
Generic synonyms: Laundry

Definition of Launderette

1. Noun. A place that has facilities for washing and drying clothes that the public may pay to use. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Launderette

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Launderette

launching
launching pad
launching site
launchings
launchpad
launchpads
launcht
launcing
laund
launder
launderability
launderable
laundered
launderer
launderers
launderette (current term)
launderettes
laundering
launderings
launders
laundress
laundressed
laundresses
laundressing
laundrette
laundrettes
laundries
laundromat
laundromats
laundry

Literary usage of Launderette

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Crete by Moritz Maurus (2001)
"28694, 4 km from the town, 80 spaces, with restaurant, Supermarkt, communal kitchen, launderette. É3 Weavings can be bought particularly cheaply from Mrs ..."

2. Migration and the Labour Market in Asia: Recent Trends and Policies by Nihon Rōdō Kyōkai (2003)
"... workers for other purposes such as launderette operators, hair-dressers, helpers in retail shops, cooks in restaurants, helpers at fish stalls, etc. ..."

3. Adventure Guide to Ireland by Tina Neylon (2004)
"If you want to start cycling in North Clare, one place to rent from is Burren Bike, The launderette, Ballyvaughan. -a (065) 707-7061; ..."

4. Adventure Guide Maui by Sharon Hamblin (2005)
"The launderette Lanai, at the corner of Houston and Seventh Streets, is open daily from 5 am to 8:30 pm. ..."

5. Bed & Breakfast Stops England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland by FHG Staff (2005)
"A launderette, post office and children's park are close by. All rooms have colour TV, radio alarms and tea/coffee facilities. Most are en suite and all are ..."

6. Long Island Alive! by Francine Silverman (2002)
"So it's surprising that most of its shops are utilitarian - post office, barber, pharmacy, launderette, bank, nail salon, bank, market and deli. ..."

7. Crete by Eva Apraku, Michele Macrakis, Reginald Hanicke, Matthias Eckolt (2001)
"... launderette, communal kitchens. H Panorama, in Mirthios just above Plakias, great views; German proprietor who cooks authentic Cretan dishes. ..."

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