Synonyms for

Laundry

Verb / ˈlɔ:ndri: / Another word for laundry — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Laundry is the clothes, towels, and sheets that need to be washed or that have been washed.

Synonyms & similar words

washing washables wash washing cleaning laundromat washday laundering cleansing scouring rinsing soaping drying ironing pressing folding starching mending sewing hemming tailoring altering repairing

Synonyms by register

Formal

washing cleaning laundering

Informal

wash duds clothes

Literary

linen garments

Antonyms

cleanliness tidiness orderliness neatness spotlessness

Common collocations

  • doing the laundry
  • dirty laundry
  • fresh laundry
  • laundry room
  • laundry basket
  • laundry detergent
  • laundry day
  • wash the laundry

Word family

noun laundry
verb launder

Usage note

Laundry refers to clothes or linens that need to be washed or have just been washed. It can also refer to the place where washing is done. The verb 'launder' is often used for washing money, which is a distinct meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I need to sort my laundry into different piles.
  2. My mom will help me fold the laundry after it's done.
  3. I forgot to put my socks in the laundry basket.
  4. We went to the laundromat to wash our clothes.
  5. The laundry detergent made my skin itchy.

Quotes

  • Laundry is the real Neverending Story.
  • Laundry is the only thing that should be separated by color.
  • Laundry is the only thing that should be sorted by color.

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