noun
launderette
Launderette (noun) means a place offering washing and drying facilities that members of the public can pay to use.
noun
1
A place offering washing and drying facilities that members of the public can pay to use.
2
A business that is really a front for laundering illegally-earned money.
"From drug money to terrorist finance: the launderette's many different washing cycles"
— Christine Jojarth, Crime (2009)
"The distinction is by no means watertight as any 'money launderette' may become a money launderer – and hence be guilty of a money laundering offence – the moment it knowingly engages in a money laundering operation."
— Guy Stessens, Money Laundering: A New International Law Enforcement Model (2000)
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Etymology
Genericized trademark of Launderette; originally a proprietary name (1940s) of Bendix corporation, from launder + -ette.
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What is the meaning of launderette?
"launderette" (noun) means a place offering washing and drying facilities that members of the public can pay to use.
What is another word for launderette?
Other words for "launderette" include laundrette, Laundromat.
What are the different meanings of launderette?
"launderette" has 2 main meanings: 1. A place offering washing and drying facilities that members of the public can pay to use; 2. A business that is really a front for laundering illegally-earned money.
