Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

launderette

/lɔndəˈɹɛt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.93 in modern English

Syllables: laun-derette
IPA: /lɔndəˈɹɛt/

12

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A place that has facilities for washing and drying clothes that the public may pay to use.

noun

A money laundering operation.

Example Sentences

"The distinction is by no means watertight as any 'money launderette' may become a money launderer – and hence be guilty of a money laundering offence – the moment it knowingly engages in a money laundering operation."
"From drug money to terrorist finance: the launderette's many different washing cycles"
"This is a stage at which the proceeds of illegal activity are introduced into the financial system and therefore it is the most vulnerable stage in the launderette. Perhaps this is why anti-money laundering measures are concerned about “Know Your Customer Principle."

Etymology

Genericized trademark of Launderette; originally a proprietary name (1940s) of Bendix corporation, from launder + -ette.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: launder

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /lɔndəˈɹɛt/
British English: /lɔːnˈdɹɛt/

Inflected Forms

launderettes (plural) laundrette (alternative)

Synonyms

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Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce launderette?: The recorded pronunciation is /lɔndəˈɹɛt/.
What does launderette mean?: A place that has facilities for washing and drying clothes that the public may pay to use.
Where does launderette come from?: Genericized trademark of Launderette; originally a proprietary name (1940s) of Bendix corporation, from launder + -ette.

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