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laundering

/ˈlɔːndərɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does laundering mean?

noun, verb

The act of washing or ironing clothes, especially in a commercial establishment. The act of concealing the origin or source of something, especially money gained illegally.

Example

"The laundromat was a convenient place to do laundry on a Sunday afternoon."

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