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Laundry

British pronunciation/lˈɔːndɹi/
American pronunciation/ˈɫɔndɹi/
Laundry
[NOUN]
1

clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing

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What is "laundry"?

Laundry refers to the clothes or linens that are intended to be washed or that have been washed. It can include a variety of items such as shirts, pants, dresses, towels, bed sheets, and more. Laundry is typically sorted by color, fabric type, and washing instructions before being placed in a washing machine or taken to a laundry service. Once cleaned, the laundry may be hung to dry, put in a dryer, or ironed before being folded and put away. Properly laundered clothes can feel fresh, clean, and comfortable, making them a vital part of daily life.

2

a place in a building like a house or hotel where people can clean their clothes and sheets using a washing machine and dryer, and sometimes an iron too

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What is a "laundry"?

A laundry is a room or area in a building designated for the washing and drying of clothes and other textiles. It usually contains a washing machine, dryer, and possibly other equipment such as an ironing board or clothes rack. Laundries can be found in homes, apartments, and communal living spaces such as dormitories or retirement communities. They can also refer to commercial laundry facilities or services, where individuals can bring their clothes to be washed and dried by professionals.

Examples
1The strong gusts of wind blew away the laundry from the line.
2I should pick up my laundry from the dry cleaners.
3Please separate the white laundry from the colored clothes.
4All right, I'll take care of the laundry.
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