launder

Meanings

• Verb

  To clean clothes by soaking them in water and agitating them, typically by hand.

  - "I will launder my clothes before packing for the trip."
  - "She spent hours every week launder her family's clothes."

• Verb

  To hide illegal proceeds from criminal activities by making it appear legitimate.

  - "The mob boss ordered his associates to launder their money through the casino."
  - "The corrupt politician was found to have laundered campaign funds."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɑːndə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈlɔndɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

launderer , laundress , washerwoman , inlayer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with launder
dander , sander , lander

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Variants

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launder , laundered , launderer , launderers , laundering , launders

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Etymology

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The word 'launder' comes from the Old French word 'londre,' meaning 'pool' or 'pond.' The verb form developed from the idea of washing clothes in a body of water.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'launder' in English was in the 14th century.

2. In some parts of the world, people still wash their clothes by hand in large communal tubs called 'laundries.'

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Related Concepts

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1. washing: The act of cleaning clothes using water and detergent.

2. laundromat: A commercial establishment where people can wash and dry their clothes using coin-operated machines.

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Culture

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In literature, 'launder' has been used metaphorically to describe the process of cleansing or purifying something, such as a character's soul or a society's moral fabric.

How to Memorize "launder"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of washing clothes in a large basin or tub of water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'launder' with the idea of cleaning or purifying.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Launder my clothes' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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