Synonyms for laundromat
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : lawn-druh-mat, lahn- |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɔn drəˌmæt, ˈlɑn- |
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Définition 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
Antonyms for laundromat
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