Definition

A place where people can wash their clothes using machines that they operate themselves.

Example

I need to go to the washateria to do my laundry this weekend.

Conversation

Have you been to that new washateria downtown?

Yeah, I went there last weekend and it was really nice!

I heard they have a lot of machines available.

Definitely! It makes laundry day so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Washateria → The word is a blend of 'wash' (from Old English 'wascan', meaning to cleanse) and the suffix '-teria' (derived from the Greek 'terion', meaning a place for). It refers to a place where washing is done, specifically a laundromat or self-service laundry facility.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where you go to 'cleanse' ('wash') your clothes, and the '-teria' indicates it's a location for that activity.

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