launderette
2 synonyms for launderette, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A place offering washing and drying facilities that members of the public can pay to use.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Genericized trademark of Launderette; originally a proprietary name (1940s) of Bendix corporation, from launder + -ette.
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