What is another word for washhouses?

Pronunciation: [wˈɒʃha͡ʊzɪz] (IPA)

Washhouses are buildings or facilities where people go to wash their clothes or belongings. Synonyms for washhouses include laundromats, launderettes, laundry services, coin-operated washers, and dry cleaners. Laundromats, also known as self-service laundries, are businesses that provide washers and dryers for public use. Launderettes, on the other hand, are establishments that offer full-service laundry facilities with staff to assist customers with their laundry needs. Laundry services involve the pickup and delivery of laundry to and from the customer's home or location. Coin-operated washers can be found in public places, such as apartment buildings, while dry cleaners provide professional cleaning and pressing services for clothes and textiles.

What are the hypernyms for Washhouses?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Washhouses

He returned to Portsmouth in 1835; originated the Royal Portsmouth Hospital and established public baths and washhouses.
"A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations"
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler
As we drew near the baths and washhouses, where the soup kitchen is, the stream of people increased.
"Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine"
Edwin Waugh
The result is that allotments, rural housing, village baths and washhouses, an adequate water supply, public halls and libraries, are not regarded as the concern of rural elected authorities, but are left to the private enterprise of landowners.
"The Rise of the Democracy"
Joseph Clayton

Word of the Day

multitasker
The word "multitasker" usually refers to someone who can perform different tasks simultaneously. However, there are several antonyms for this word, which describe the opposite type...