Definition

A specific day designated for doing laundry or washing clothes.

Example

Every Saturday is washday in our house, and we always have a pile of clothes to clean.

Conversation

Is today your washday?

Yeah, I have a mountain of laundry to get through!

I always procrastinate on my washday until I absolutely have to do it.

Same here! It feels like such a chore sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Washday → It is formed from "wash" (from Old English *wascan*, meaning to cleanse with water) and "day" (from Old English *dæg*, meaning a period of 24 hours). The word "washday" refers to a specific day designated for washing clothes or linens.

Memory Tip

Think of a day specifically set aside for 'cleansing' ('wash') — that's what 'washday' means.

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