# washhouse

**Pronunciation:** /ˈwɒʃhaʊs/ · WOSH-hows

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

A building or room equipped with facilities for washing clothes and linens.

## Examples

- The old Victorian estate featured a separate washhouse located behind the main kitchen.
- During the winter months, the women gathered in the heated washhouse to finish the weekly laundry.
- Urban planning in the 19th century often included a public washhouse to improve sanitation in crowded neighborhoods.

## Synonyms

- laundry — General term for the place or the clothes being washed.
- washroom — Often refers to a bathroom or a utility room for cleaning.
- scullery — A historical room for washing dishes and messy kitchen work.
- laundrette — A modern, self-service public facility for washing clothes.

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