Definition

A small building or room where clothes are washed, often equipped with laundry facilities.

Example

She spent the afternoon in the washhouse, cleaning her family's clothes.

Conversation

Have you seen the new washhouse they built next to the park?

No, I haven't! What does it look like?

It's really nice and has a lot of machines for washing clothes.

That's awesome! I could definitely use a place like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Washhouse → It is formed from "wash" (from Old English *wæscan*, meaning to cleanse or wash) and "house" (from Old English *hus*, meaning a dwelling or shelter). A washhouse is a place designated for washing, typically referring to a building or area where laundry is done.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where you 'cleanse' ('wash') your clothes in a 'shelter' ('house') — that's what a washhouse is.

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