World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesLavatoio
Pronunciation / Transliteration: la.vaˈtɔːjo
"Il lavatoio del paese è un luogo di incontro per gli abitanti."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A building or room equipped for washing clothes or other items.
"The community center has a washhouse where residents can do their laundry." - 2
A facility or area designated for washing, often found in rural or communal settings.
"In the village, the old washhouse is still used by locals for cleaning their garments."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'washhouse' is derived from the combination of 'wash', which comes from Old English 'wæscan' meaning to cleanse, and 'house', from Old English 'hus', meaning a dwelling or shelter. The term has been used since the 19th century to refer to a building or room where washing is done, particularly in communal settings.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Washhouse"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Washhouse" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
Lavoir
Transliteration: la.vwaʁ
"Le lavoir du village est toujours utilisé pour laver les vêtements."
Waschhaus
Transliteration: ˈvaʃˌhaʊs
"Das Waschhaus im Dorf wird von den Bewohnern genutzt."
Lavatoio
Transliteration: la.vaˈtɔːjo
"Il lavatoio del paese è un luogo di incontro per gli abitanti."
Lavadero
Transliteration: la.βaˈðe.ɾo
"El lavadero del barrio es un lugar donde todos lavan su ropa."
Lavandaria
Transliteration: la.vɐ̃.daˈɾi.ɐ
"A lavandaria da comunidade é muito utilizada pelos moradores."
धुलाईघर
Transliteration: dhulai ghar
"गाँव का धुलाईघर अब भी उपयोग में है।"
洗衣房
Transliteration: xǐyīfáng
"村里的洗衣房仍然被居民使用。"
세탁소
Transliteration: setakso
"마을의 세탁소는 여전히 주민들이 사용합니다."
洗濯場
Transliteration: sentakuba
"村の洗濯場は今でも使われています。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Italian termsA person who makes arrangements or solves problems, often in a clandestine or unofficial manner.
In a way that relates to the structure of the body or its parts.
Any member of the order Artiodactyla, which includes even-toed ungulates such as pigs, deer, and cattle.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Washhouse"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.