washeteria means synonym of laundromat. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 91 out of 100.
washeteria is pronounced /ˌwɑʃəˈtɪɹiə/.
Etymology
Blend of wash + cafeteria. The trademark Wash-a-teria was prominent in the U.S. South during the 1930s.
noun
- Synonym of laundromat.
- A building that houses a village's only running water for drinking, washing, and showering.“1997, Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey, link
A washeteria is a single building with showers, toilets, and washing machines. The washeteria often doubles as a water treatment plant with heated water storage.”