Definition of Laundromat

1. Noun. A self-service laundry (service mark Laundromat) where coin-operated washing machines are available to individual customers.

Exact synonyms: Launderette
Generic synonyms: Laundry

Definition of Laundromat

1. Noun. (American English) A self-service laundry facility with coin-operated washing machines, dryers, and sometimes ironing or pressing machines, open to the public for washing clothing and household cloth items. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Laundromat

laundered
launderer
launderers
launderette
launderettes
laundering
launderings
launders
laundress
laundressed
laundresses
laundressing
laundrette
laundrettes
laundries
laundromat
laundromats
laundry
laundry-mark
laundry basket
laundry baskets
laundry cart
laundry chute
laundry detergent
laundry list
laundry lists
laundry mark
laundry truck
laundrymaid
laundrymaids

Literary usage of Laundromat

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Adventure Guide to the Bahamas by Blair Howard (2002)
"Other facilities include showers, fuel, shops, restaurant, laundromat and satellite TV. tr ... There's also a restaurant, laundromat, showers, fuel service, ..."

2. Advanced Guide Canada's Atlantic Provinces by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers, Stillman Rogers (2005)
"Mountain Vista Seaside Cottages has three housekeeping cottages and 16 campsites (eight serviced), with a laundromat, canteen, showers, a dock and beach ..."

3. Adventure Guide to the Alaska Highway by Ed Readicker-Henderson (2006)
"There's a laundromat, showers, and a licensed dining room. Boat rental is available. ... They've also got a restaurant, laundromat, and gas station, ..."

4. Yucatan by Bruce Conord, June Conord (2005)
"Laundromat: A laundromat that does a good job of washing, ... Alborada is a much larger self-service or drop-off laundromat located closer to downtown on ..."

5. Building Higher Education-Community Development Corporation Partnerships by Nancy Nye, Richard Schramm (2000)
"As part of a federally designated Enterprise Community, the Nehemiah Project includes development of a laundromat, an office building, an indoor/outdoor ..."

6. Adventure Guide to Yucatan, Cancun and Cozumel by Bruce Concord, June Concord (2003)
"Laundromat: There's a small, inexpensive laundromat, Lavanderias Automatics ... Another worthwhile laundromat can be found two blocks due west of the Fiesta ..."

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