Laundromat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɔːndɹəʊˌmæt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Laundromat is a noun meaning A money laundering operation.
Meaning
A money laundering operation.
More Meanings
- (US, Canada, Australia) A self-service laundry facility with (traditionally) coin-operated (which now may use other per-load payment methods) washing machines, dryers, and sometimes ironing or pressing machines, open to the public for washing clothing and household cloth items.
Example Sentences
The Russian laundromat was soon nicknamed the Moldovan laundromat, as it centred on transactions between Russia and the small, poor country locked between Ukraine and Romania.
In Virginia, gone are the weekly outings to Walmart to stock up on provisions; to El Ranchito, the Mexican convenience store, to buy shell-shaped concha pastries; and to the laundromat to machine wash heavily soiled garments.
Word Forms
- laundromats
Synonyms for laundromat
Depending on context, synonyms include launderette, laundrette, washeteria, washery, washette.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include laundry, yard, launderette, laundrette, washhouse, lavatory.
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