laundromat
Translation
laundrette, launderette
Examples
I'm going to the laundromat to do my washing.
I'm going to the laundrette to do my washing.
Grammar Patterns
go to the laundromat to go to a self-service laundry I'm going to the laundrette to do my washing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: laundrette, launderette, wash-house
Etymology
A blend of 'laundry' and 'automat' (from automatic).
Memory Tips
This word is a blend of 'laundry' and 'automatic'. Note that in British English, 'laundrette' is much more common.