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launder

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Verb — To wash and often iron clothes or fabric.

How to use launder

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launder money launder clothes money laundering

Etymology

Shortened from Middle English lavender ("washerwoman"), from Old French lavandiere, ultimately from Latin lavo, "to wash."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “launder” mean?

The word “launder” means to wash and often iron clothes or fabric. In plain terms, to wash clothes, or — in a very different, criminal sense — to make illegally-earned money look clean and legitimate.

How do you pronounce “launder”?

“Launder” is pronounced LAWN-duh (/ˈlɔndɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “launder” in a sentence?

Here is “launder” used in a sentence: “The hotel launders the guests' sheets and towels every day.”

What part of speech is “launder”?

“Launder” is a verb.

Where does the word “launder” come from?

The word “launder” comes from Latin. Shortened from Middle English lavender ("washerwoman"), from Old French lavandiere, ultimately from Latin lavo, "to wash.".

How many meanings does “launder” have?

“Launder” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to wash and often iron clothes or fabric.

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