laundromat
0 antonyms and opposites of laundromat, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A self-service shop with coin- or card-operated washing machines and dryers.
Etymology
A blend of laundry and automatic, originally a 1940s trademark of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation.
Full origin of laundromat →Frequently asked questions
What does “laundromat” mean?
The word “laundromat” means a self-service shop with coin- or card-operated washing machines and dryers. In plain terms, a public shop where you pay to wash and dry your clothes.
How do you pronounce “laundromat”?
“Laundromat” is pronounced LAWND-roh-mat (/ˈlɔːndɹəʊˌmæt/ in IPA).
How do you use “laundromat” in a sentence?
Here is “laundromat” used in a sentence: “He had to lug three bags of dirty laundry to the laundromat on Sunday morning.”
What part of speech is “laundromat”?
“Laundromat” is a noun.
Where does the word “laundromat” come from?
The word “laundromat” dates back to around 1940. A blend of laundry and automatic, originally a 1940s trademark of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation.