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launderette
noun laun·der·ette \ˌlȯn-də-ˈret, ˌlän-\
: a place that has machines to use for washing and drying clothes, towels, sheets, etc.
Full Definition of LAUNDERETTE
: a self-service laundry
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Variants of LAUNDERETTE
laun·der·ette also laun·drette \-ˈdret\
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Origin of LAUNDERETTE
from Launderette, a service mark
First Known Use: circa 1948
Rhymes with LAUNDERETTE
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