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I mean, it's a bit of a double-edged sword being a celebrity and being an actor as I'm sure you know. Your public laundry is constantly aired out and I thought that maybe I could do some good.
Daniel Baldwin

Meaning of "laundry" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LAUNDRY

Changed from C14 lavendry.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LAUNDRY

laundry  [ˈlɔːndrɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LAUNDRY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Laundry 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 LAUNDRY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

laundry

Laundry

Laundry is the washing of clothing and linens. Laundry processes are often done in a business, room or area in a home or apartment building, reserved for that purpose; this is also sometimes referred to as a laundry. The material that is being washed, or has been laundered is also generally referred to as laundry.

Definition of laundry in the English dictionary

The first definition of laundry in the dictionary is a place where clothes and linen are washed and ironed. Other definition of laundry is the clothes or linen washed and ironed. Laundry is also the act of laundering.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LAUNDRY


bellfoundry
ˈbelˌfaʊndrɪ
brigandry
ˈbrɪɡəndrɪ
calendry
ˈkælɪndrɪ
diandry
daɪˈændrɪ
foundry
ˈfaʊndrɪ
garlandry
ˈɡɑːləndrɪ
gynandry
dʒaɪˈnændrɪ
Hendry
ˈhɛndrɪ
husbandry
ˈhʌzbəndrɪ
indri
ˈɪndrɪ
legendry
ˈledʒəndrɪ
misandry
ˈmɪsəndrɪ
monandry
mɒˈnændrɪ
polyandry
ˈpɒlɪˌændrɪ
protandry
prəʊˈtændrɪ
proterandry
ˌprəʊtəˈrændrɪ
quandary
ˈkwɒndrɪ
shandry
ˈʃændrɪ
sundry
ˈsʌndrɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LAUNDRY

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE LAUNDRY

air-dry
all and sundry
animal husbandry
blow-dry
bone-dry
brass foundry
cut and blow-dry
dry
freeze-dry
heraldry
high and dry
home and dry
iron foundry
medium-dry
rough-dry
spin-dry
the dry
tumble-dry
type foundry
wizardry

Synonyms and antonyms of laundry in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «laundry» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LAUNDRY

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

Translator English - Chinese

要洗的衣服
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

colada
570 millions of speakers

English

laundry
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कपड़े धोने
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَلابِسَ مَغْسُولَةٌ أَوْ مُعَدَّةٌ لِلْغَسْلِ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

прачечная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

roupa para lavar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লন্ড্রি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lessive
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dobi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wäsche
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

洗濯物
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

세탁소
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

usaha ngumbah klambi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hiệu giặt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சலவை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कपडे धुऊन मिळण्याचे ठिकाण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çamaşır
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bucato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pralnia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

білизна на прання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

rufe
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπουγάδα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wasgoed
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tvätt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

klesvask
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of laundry

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LAUNDRY»

The term «laundry» is very widely used and occupies the 5.997 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LAUNDRY» OVER TIME

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

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10 QUOTES WITH «LAUNDRY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word laundry.
1
Bella Abzug
We are coming down from our pedestal and up from the laundry room.
2
Fred Allen
An income tax form is like a laundry list - either way you lose your shirt.
3
Daniel Baldwin
I mean, it's a bit of a double-edged sword being a celebrity and being an actor as I'm sure you know. Your public laundry is constantly aired out and I thought that maybe I could do some good.
4
Cate Blanchett
An actress once advised me, 'Make sure you do your own laundry - it will keep you honest.'
5
Charlotte Bunch
Feminism is an entire world view or gestalt, not just a laundry list of women's issues.
6
Jennifer Carpenter
My laundry list of wants in a partner is basically kindness. I want someone who is kind, and that's kind of where it begins and ends. I'm open to being surprised.
7
Dane Cook
I was doing comedy in laundry mats in 1992, literally where I would bring a little gorilla amp and a lapel mike and just start performing.
8
Alicia Coppola
I try to do a variety of physical activities. I spin, take classes at Barry's Boot Camp, go to the gym, use home DVD's of ChaLEAN Extreme workouts, which I think are brilliant, and I run around after my three girls. Also, let's be honest. The amount of laundry I do is an exercise in and of itself!
9
Zach Cregger
It is not weird for a dad to be doing the dishes, the laundry, and taking the kids to school, and read them stories for bed.
10
Patty Duke
No matter what your laundry list of requirements in choosing a mate, there has to be an element of good luck and good fortune and good timing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LAUNDRY»

Discover the use of laundry in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to laundry and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Betty's Book of Laundry Secrets
Offers tips on doing laundry and stain removal with simple products and old-fashioned methods.
Betty Faust, Maria Rodale, 2001
2
Laundry: The Home Comforts Book of Caring for Clothes and Linens
For Cheryl Mendelson, laundering is the best part of housekeeping.
Cheryl Mendelson, 2009
3
After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on ...
One of the nation's leading Buddhist teachers and author of A Path with Heart and Buddha's Little Instruction Book uses moving stories to reveal the secret of discovering wisdom while pursuing personal spirituality. Reprint.
Jack Kornfield, 2001
4
Start Your Own Coin Operated Laundry
Pick up this must-have guide today, and start living your dream. "
Mandy Erickson, 2012
5
Laundry and Bourbon: A Comedy in One Act
THE STORY: The setting is the front porch of Roy and Elizabeth's home in Maynard, Texas, on a hot summer afternoon.
James McLure, 1981
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Laundry Bygones
This book also provides examples of the multitude of flat, box, solid fuel, spirit, gas and electric irons, washing machines and wringers.
Pamela Sambrook, 1983
7
Talking Dirty Laundry With The Queen Of Clean
Once upon a time, in a world fraught with shrinking jeans, dry-cleaning debacles, and endangered delicates, laundry was a dreaded chore.
Linda Cobb, 2012
8
Laundry: The Spirit of Keeping Home
Shares a wealth of information on how to do laundry with today's wide variety of fabrics and detergents, in a guide that covers such topics as sorting, soaking, and folding.
Monica Nassif, 2003
9
Laundry Day
In turn-of-the-twentieth-century New York City, a shoeshine boy tries to find the owner of a piece of red cloth, venturing up and down fire escapes, back and forth across clotheslines, and into the company of the diverse people who live in ...
Maurie Manning, 2012
10
The Laundry Man
The Laundry Man by Ken Rijock - Memoirs of a multi-million money launderer - Mr Nice meets Catch Me If You Can 'Extraordinary' Mail on Sunday 'A remarkable story of an ordinary man caught up in an extraordinary life' Underground Book Club ...
Kenneth Rijock, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LAUNDRY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term laundry is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ingenious Backpack Doubles Up As A Portable Laundry Machine …
What's even more amazing is that with a capacity to hold 13-liters (3.4 gallons) of water, it can be used to tackle even large loads of laundry. «DOGOnews, Jul 15»
2
Man in critical condition after car plows into laundry business | News …
Man in critical condition after car plows into laundry business. Author: Daniel Brown, News Executive Producer. Published On: 55 m Updated 33 m. Small Text ... «KPRC Houston, Jul 15»
3
DIY Eco Laundry Bombs | POPSUGAR Australia Smart Living
Laundry doesn't have to be a chore. Instead of lugging your detergent, stain stick, fabric softener, and your laundry to the washing machine or it ... «PopSugar Australia, Jul 15»
4
Over 17,000 cases of children swallowing laundry detergent pods …
Tampa mother Klinda Mann found out first-hand how easy it is for children to think laundry detergent pods are candy. When her two-year-old ... «Tampa Sun Times, Jul 15»
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Laundry detergent pods pose serious health hazard for kids …
Kids are curious. Kids like bright things that are squishy and shiny and smell good and have swirls and candy colors … like laundry detergent ... «Treehugger, Jul 15»
6
Accounts differ over woman's body found in laundry tub
When police found Martha Cronkhite Monday morning in the basement of an Eastside home, the body of the 34-year-old woman was lying in a ... «Indianapolis Star, Jul 15»
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Renovations: How to make your kitchen and laundry pretty as well …
Simeon loves the fact that her roomy scullery allows her to keep the stone island free of clutter; the Fisher & Paykel French Door fridge is ideal ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
8
Hang Your Laundry to Dry
Another way to maximize the sun's energy that falls on your place is to use it to dry your laundry. Install a clothesline, buy some clothespins and ... «Mother Earth News, Jul 15»
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Modern Laundry turns 100 with a modern vision for the future
Modern Laundry in Maysville has been undergoing internal changes to its management team and how it's conducting business since June. «Ledger Independent, Jul 15»
10
Police: Man steals, beer, steaks, laundry detergent from Aurora …
According to police, a thief made off with five cases of beer, 12 packages of steaks and 15 large bottles of laundry detergent and other items ... «WLWT Cincinnati, Jul 15»

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