LAUNDROMAT

launderette, Laundromat

(noun) a self-service laundry (service mark Laundromat) where coin-operated washing machines are available to individual customers

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

From Laundromat, (former) trademark of Westinghouse Electric Corporation for its washing machines, as a blend of laundry and automatic

Noun

laundromat (plural laundromats)

(US, Canada) 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.

Synonyms

• launderette, laundrette, washateria, washette

Hypernyms

• laundry

Source: Wiktionary