washhouse

Meanings

• noun

  A building or facility equipped with tubs or tanks for washing clothes or dishes.

  - "She went to the washhouse to do her laundry."
  - "The old washhouse at the back of the property has been converted into a guest cottage."

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Variants

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washhouse , washhouses

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Etymology

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From Old English 'wasan' meaning 'to wash'.

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Trivia

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1. Washhouses were common in rural areas before the widespread use of washing machines.

2. Some washhouses had communal fires for heating the water, while others had individual fireplaces or stoves.

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Related Concepts

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1. laundry: The process of cleaning clothes, typically involving washing, drying, and ironing.

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Culture

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Historically, washhouses were communal buildings where people would go to wash their clothes. They were often located near rivers or streams and had large tubs or troughs for washing.

How to Memorize "washhouse"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large building with large tubs or troughs for washing clothes or dishes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'washhouse' with the concept of cleaning and laundry.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Washhouse = Washing clothes House' to remember the meaning.

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