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Meaning of "laundrette" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LAUNDRETTE

laundrette  [lɔːnˈdrɛt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LAUNDRETTE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Laundrette is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LAUNDRETTE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Self-service laundry

A self-service laundry, coin laundry or coin wash is a facility where clothes are washed and dried. They are known in the United Kingdom as launderettes or laundrettes, and in the United States, Canada, and Australia as laundromats or washaterias. George Edward Pendray created the word "laundromat" for Westinghouse.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LAUNDRETTE


amourette
ˌæmʊəˈrɛt
arret
əˈrɛt
bachelorette
ˌbætʃələˈrɛt
barrette
bəˈrɛt
buret
bjʊˈrɛt
chevrette
ʃəˈvrɛt
cigarette
ˌsɪɡəˈrɛt
curette
kjʊəˈrɛt
fleuret
flʊəˈrɛt
fret
frɛt
leatherette
ˌlɛðəˈrɛt
majorette
ˌmeɪdʒəˈrɛt
minaret
ˌmɪnəˈrɛt
pierrette
pɪəˈrɛt
regret
rɪˈɡrɛt
ret
rɛt
Siret
sɪˈrɛt
threat
θrɛt
tret
trɛt
vinaigrette
ˌvɪneɪˈɡrɛt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LAUNDRETTE

launching pad
launching vehicle
laund
launder
launderer
Launderette
laundering
laundress
laundries
Laundromat
laundry
laundry basket
laundry list
laundry mark
laundry van
laundry worker
laundryman
laundrymen
laundrywoman
laundrywomen

WORDS THAT END LIKE LAUNDRETTE

aigrette
bannerette
brunette
burette
cellarette
collarette
drum majorette
farmerette
featurette
filter cigarette
fleurette
flowerette
Launderette
lazarette
lorette
soubrette
superette
syrette
ulsterette
usherette
vinegarette

Synonyms and antonyms of laundrette in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «laundrette» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LAUNDRETTE

Find out the translation of laundrette to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of laundrette from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «laundrette» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

洗衣店
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lavandería
570 millions of speakers

English

laundrette
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

laundrette
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وندريتي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

прачечная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

laundrette
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লন্ড্রিতে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

laverie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Laundrette
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Waschsalon
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コインランドリー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

세탁소
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Laundrette
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

laundrette
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

laundrette
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Laundrette
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

londromat
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lavanderia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pralnia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пральня
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

spălătorie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

laundrette
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

werkskamer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Tvättomat
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vaskeri
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of laundrette

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LAUNDRETTE»

The term «laundrette» is regularly used and occupies the 94.534 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LAUNDRETTE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about laundrette

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LAUNDRETTE»

Discover the use of laundrette in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to laundrette and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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My Beautiful Launderette: And Other Writings
Described by Stuart Hall as "one of the most riveting and important films produced by a black writer in recent years," My Beautiful Laundrette was a significant production for its director Stephen Frears and its writer Hanif Kureshi.
Hanif Kureishi, 2000
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Film analysis of 'My Beautiful Laundrette' - Finding Where ...
The movie “My Beautiful Laundrette” based on the Hanif Kureishi’s screenplay and directed by Stephen Frears made its debut in the British cinemas in 1985.
Fiona Steinert, 2010
3
My Beautiful Laundrette: Turner Classic Movies British Film ...
There are various complex reasons for Laundrette's absences in this context. There was initially the question of authorship. Frears was not a gay lm-maker and so lacked the auteur position that could be identied for Jarman and Julien.
Christine Geraghty, 2004
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My Beautiful Laundrette: And Other Writings
This remarkable collection shows the emergence of a major writer who is equally at home in the diverse worlds of film, fiction and non-fiction. It proves without doubt that Hanif Kureishi is one of Britain's most enduring literary talents.
Hanif Kureishi, 1996
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The Representation of Pakistanis in My beautiful Laundrette
Or does the director take side with the Pakistanis? In order to find out how the movie works, one has to start with its author, Hanif Kureishi. His autobiographical elements contributed much to the narration.
Michael Himpler, 2003
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Delights, Desires, and Dilemmas: Essays on Women and the Media
The issues of race relations (in Thatcher's England and more generally) and of homosexuality arouse the most interest and comment at first viewing of Hanif Kureishi's My Beautiful Laundrette ( 1 985). And this is as it should be. After all, the ...
Ann C. Hall, 1998
7
Reconstructing Hybridity: Post-colonial Studies in Transition
Kureishi's analysis of hybridity was even more pessimistic in two screenplays from the 1980s, My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) and Sammy and Rosie Get Laid ( 1988). Although revealing, through pastiche and intertextuality, a cinematic ...
Joel Kuortti, Jopi Nyman, 2007
8
Identity in Zadie Smith's White Teeth and Hanif Kureishi's ...
These are questions of daily importance to every individual human being. The question of what defines us in our per-sonality cannot be answered in a single sentence, or easily.
Elisabeth Werdermann, 2011
9
Beyond Bollywood: The Cultural Politics of South Asian ...
Beyond Bollywood is the first comprehensive look at the emergence, development, and significance of contemporary South Asian diasporic cinema.
Jigna Desai, 2004
10
My Beautiful Laundrette
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, McBrewster John, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LAUNDRETTE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term laundrette is used in the context of the following news items.
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New DVD and Blu-ray releases for July 21, 2015 | News, Weather …
By Ryan Painter Sunday, July 19th 2015. DVD July 21 2015.png. New DVD and Blu-ray releases for July 21 2015. my beautiful laundrette 06 g · Kung Fu Killer. «KUTV 2News, Jul 15»
2
Polygamy Inc: how Global Ikhwan is becoming a lifestyle choice for …
The girls can choose whether they want to pursue gardening or work at a café, a laundrette, a second-hand shop or the nursery, which cares for ... «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»
3
Old vampires add biting humor to 'Shadows' - LA Times
My Beautiful Laundrette. Criterion, $29.95; Blu-ray, $39.95. calendar@latimes.com. Copyright © 2015, Los Angeles Times. Related Content. «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
4
Rocker Viv Albertine on how she got lost trying to be normal after …
But I was living with my mum and I'd go to the laundrette with her for something to do. I was pretty lost. But you needn't be too ashamed of being ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
5
Bunbury siege accused wanted over second bomb drama - News
The court was told Thursday night's incident started at the Washing Well Laundrette that Mr Batty used. CCTV showed him at the laundromat for ... «The West Australian, Jul 15»
6
Siege accused wanted over second bomb drama,Bunbury siege …
The court was told Thursday night's incident started at the Washing Well Laundrette that Mr Batty used. CCTV showed him at the laundromat for ... «The West Australian, Jul 15»
7
Geoff Brown longs for more eye candy and less Harry Houdini at …
Will the director relocate the action to a Croydon laundrette? Who might be booed, and for how long? With Opera Holland Park's Lakmé, ... «Spectator.co.uk, Jul 15»
8
This Week on Blu-ray: July 21-28 - Blu-ray.com
Finally, Criterion is hosting the HD debut of Stephen Frears' classic My Beautiful Laundrette. This wry dramedy helped to define the Frears ... «Blu-ray.com, Jul 15»
9
Ama gets a mystery visitor
Also today, with Zoe in Wales, Ben is bored with no-one to play with and is not looking forward to spending the day in the laundrette. Jo decides ... «Digital Spy UK, Jul 15»
10
From the cheap seats
... pro tennis bubble, as five minutes of real life on the train, down the laundrette or at the coal-face of a loaded nappy would probably kill them. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»

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