launderette means A place that has facilities for washing and drying clothes that the public may pay to use. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 91 out of 100.
launderette is pronounced /lɔːnˈdɹɛt/.
Etymology
Genericized trademark of Launderette; originally a proprietary name (1940s) of Bendix corporation, from launder + -ette.
noun
- A place that has facilities for washing and drying clothes that the public may pay to use.
- A money laundering operation.“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.”