Antonyms for laundromat


Grammar : Noun
Spell : lawn-druh-mat, lahn-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɔn drəˌmæt, ˈlɑn-


Definition of laundromat

Origin :
  • "automatic coin-operated public laundry," 1946, originally (1942) a proprietary name by Westinghouse for a type of automatic washing machine; from laundry + ending probably suggested by automat. Also used for public clothes-washing places in U.S. were washateria (1935), laundrette (1945). The Westinghouse machine was popular after the war and was available with coin chutes and timers.
  • As in concealment : noun hiding, secrecy

Synonyms for laundromat

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