NYT Dictionary

LAUNDRY

/ˈlɔːn.dɹi/
NounLAUN-drylaun-dry · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023

Meaning

A laundering; a washing.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English lavendrie, from Old French lavanderie, from Latin lavandaria. See launder.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

washinglavatorylaundromatwashaterialaundrettewashwashables

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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