1. a self-service laundry facility with coin-operated washing machines and dryers
Usage: chiefly British

Examples

• She took her clothes to the launderette down the street.
• The launderette was busy on Sunday morning.
• He spent two hours at the launderette washing his weekly laundry.
• The new launderette offers both washing and dry cleaning services.
• Students often use the campus launderette since their dorms don’t have washers.
• The launderette closes at 10 PM on weekdays.