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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe process of washing clothes, or of hiding where dirty money really came from.
Common pairings
money laundering
laundering service
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Word forms
- Plural
- launderings
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The service offers dry cleaning and general _____ for a flat weekly fee.
Rhymes for laundering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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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.
