Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

clotheshorse

/klˈoʊzhˌɔɹs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.22 in modern English

Syllables
clotheshorse
IPA
/klˈoʊzhˌɔɹs/
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A frame on which laundry is hung to dry.

noun

A person excessively concerned with the appearance of their clothing.

Derogatory; Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

From clothes + horse.

Usage

Inflected Forms

clotheshorses (plural) clothes-horse (alternative) clothes horse (alternative)

Phrases

coat hanger

Frequently Paired Words

clothesline coat hanger

Synonyms

airer clothes maiden clothes screen drying rack dandy dude fop gallant sheik beau swell fashion plate

Questions

How do you pronounce clotheshorse?
The recorded pronunciation is /klˈoʊzhˌɔɹs/.
What does clotheshorse mean?
A frame on which laundry is hung to dry.
Where does clotheshorse come from?
From clothes + horse.

How to pronounce clotheshorse

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “clotheshorse”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/klˈoʊzhˌɔɹs/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “clotheshorse”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “clotheshorse” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.