launderette

American  

[lawn-duh-ret, lahn‑, lawn-duh-ret, lahn‑] / ˌlɔn dəˈrɛt, ˌlɑn‑, ˈlɔn dəˌrɛt, ˈlɑn‑ /

Also laundrette

noun

1. a self-service laundry having coin-operated washers, driers, etc.

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Launderette British  

/ lɔːnˈdrɛt, ˌlɔːndəˈrɛt /

noun

1. Also called (US, Canadian, and NZ): Laundromat.  a commercial establishment where clothes can be washed and dried, using coin-operated machines

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Etymology

Origin of launderette

First recorded in 1945–50; formerly a trademark

Example Sentences

"My kids were getting late to school every day and didn't always have clean uniforms to wear - I had to take two buses to use the launderette. It was very difficult," she added.

From BBC

At the time, P&O said a "wide range of approved protocols" had been put in place, including closing on-board launderettes and preventing passengers from serving themselves at the buffet.

From BBC

A launderette owner was so moved she is now offering to do washing for free.

From BBC

The only thing they believe they are missing is a washing machine and, while the nearby launderette works for now, they are looking at options.

From BBC

The Federation of Small Businesses has warned of the impact on everything from fish-and-chip shops and launderettes.

From New York Times