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I folded the clean laundry.
What does Laundry mean?
Laundry means clothes or linens that need washing or were washed.
Dictionary definition
Clothes, towels, or linens that need washing or have been washed.
Example sentences
Laundry in a sentence
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The basket was full of laundry after the trip.
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Practice 1
What does laundry mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of laundry.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to laundry?
Wash is close in meaning to laundry.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for laundry?
Clean Clothes contrasts with laundry.
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Laundry
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lawn · dree · strongest beat: lawn
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WordLaundry.
Partnoun.
MeaningLaundry means clothes or linens that need washing or were washed.
ExampleExample: I folded the clean laundry.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lawn · dree
- Strongest beat
- lawn
- Ending
- dree
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lawn.
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Synonyms
Words like Laundry
washclothes or linens to be washed
clothesitems people wear
linenssheets, towels, and similar fabric items
Antonyms
Opposite words
clean clothesclothes that are ready to wear
empty basketa basket with no laundry in it
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Word family
Laundry word family
Base word
laundry
noun
laundry
Base form.
noun
laundromat
A place with machines for washing clothes.
verb
launder
To wash clothes or linens.
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Hint for students
Laundry means clothes or linens that need washing or were washed.
Common mix-up
Laundry is not the same as clean clothes. Laundry means laundry means clothes or linens that need washing or were washed.
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Read this model sentence: The basket was full of laundry after the trip. Clue words: basket, full, trip. Underline clue words that show why laundry fits instead of clean clothes. Now write one new sentence that shows laundry without using the word laundry. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show laundry?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The basket was full of laundry after the trip." Why does laundry fit better than clean clothes?
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