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We launder towels after swimming.
What does Launder mean?
Launder means to wash clothes or linens.
Dictionary definition
To wash and care for clothes, towels, or linens.
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The instructions explained how to launder the cotton shirt.
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The home economics lesson compared how to launder delicate fabric and sturdy fabric.
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What does launder mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to launder?
Wash is close in meaning to launder.
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Soil contrasts with launder.
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lawn · der · strongest beat: lawn
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WordLaunder.
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MeaningLaunder means to wash clothes or linens.
ExampleExample: We launder towels after swimming.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lawn · der
- Strongest beat
- lawn
- Ending
- der
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lawn.
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Synonyms
Words like Launder
washTo wash means to clean with water or another cleaner.
cleanTo clean means to remove dirt or stains.
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Launder word family
Base word
launder
verb
launder
Base form.
verb
launders
Washes clothes or linens now or often.
verb
laundered
Washed clothes or linens in the past.
verb
laundering
Washing clothes or linens now.
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