laundry room

Where clothes spin

A laundry room is a space in a home or building dedicated to washing and drying clothes, typically containing a washer, dryer, and storage for detergents and supplies.

In apartments or dormitories, it may be a shared facility: The building has a laundry room in the basement.

Also called a utility room.

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hamper · ironing board · pantry · fabric softener · drying rack · spin cycle · delicate cycle · cold wash · washing machine · front loader · top loader · mudroom · stain remover · bins · lost socks · water heater · sorting · lint roller

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Opposites
domestic function: chore/utility vs. leisure/showcase

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Home's social space

family room · den · recreation room · man cave · parlor

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G