noun Uncommon

laundering

Laundering (noun) means the act of washing and ironing clothes, or the illegal act of disguising the origin of money. Example: “The service offers dry cleaning and general laundering for a flat weekly fee.”

noun

The act of washing and ironing clothes, or the illegal act of disguising the origin of money.

"The service offers dry cleaning and general laundering for a flat weekly fee."

"The accountant was charged with laundering for the cartel."

How to use laundering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of washing clothes, or of hiding where dirty money really came from.

Common pairings

money laundering laundering service

Word forms

launderings plural

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Rhymes for laundering

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Frequently asked questions

What does “laundering” mean?

The word “laundering” means the act of washing and ironing clothes, or the illegal act of disguising the origin of money. In plain terms, the process of washing clothes, or of hiding where dirty money really came from.

How do you use “laundering” in a sentence?

Here is “laundering” used in a sentence: “The service offers dry cleaning and general laundering for a flat weekly fee.”

What part of speech is “laundering”?

“Laundering” is a noun.

Is “laundering” a common word?

“Laundering” is an uncommon word in modern English.