Definition

A place where people can wash and dry their clothes using machines that they pay to use.

Example

I went to the washeteria to wash my clothes because my washing machine is broken.

Conversation

I need to go to the washeteria later to wash my clothes.

Oh, I hate doing laundry!

Yeah, but at least it's convenient to have a washeteria nearby.

True! I usually take a book to read while I wait.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Washeteria is formed from 'wash' (from Old English 'wascan', meaning to cleanse or wash) and '-teria' (a suffix derived from Greek 'terion', meaning a place for). The word refers to a place designated for washing clothes.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where you go to 'cleanse' ('wash') your clothes, which is what a washeteria is.

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