laundromat

/ˈlɔːndɹəʊˌmæt/

//ˈlɔːndɹəʊˌmæt// noun

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"laundromat" is a 10-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“laundromat” has 15 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #43,747. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#43,747
frequency rank, English
2,297
“L” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - A self-service laundry facility with (traditionally) coin-operated (which now may use other per-load payment methods) washing machines, dryers, and sometimes ironing or pressing machines, open to t...

Corpus desk

Index EN-laundromat · laundromat · English

laundromat · rank #43,747 · 15 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #43,747
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 15 variants
  • BOOK-MID 2,297
  • PHOTO-FINISH Lavinia

Nearest frequency peer: Lavinia (+1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “laundromat”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “laundromat” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for laundromat
PropertyValue
Headwordlaundromat
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈlɔːndɹəʊˌmæt/
Letters10
Frequency rank#43,747
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “laundromat”

This scale runs from the tiny cluster of words that carry ordinary speech (left) to the long tail of words almost nobody reaches for (right).laundromatlands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Same rarity band neighbours include “Lavinia” (#43,748), “launchpad” (#43,745), “Lavrov” (#43,749). Among 2,297 “L” headwords, “laundromat” is #43,747. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 15 spelling variants around laundromat (IPA /ˈlɔːndɹəʊˌmæt/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #43,747 among 2,297 “L” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for laundromat, with forms such as "alundromat", "lanudromat", and "laudnromat". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: Blend of laundry + automatic. From Laundromat, (former) trademark (1940s) of Westinghouse Electric Corporation for its washing machines, coined by Westinghouse publicist George Edward Pendray. The correct English form is laundromat, spelled L-A-U-N-D-R-O-M-A-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    A self-service laundry facility with (traditionally) coin-operated (which now may use other per-load payment methods) washing machines, dryers, and sometimes ironing or pressing machines, open to the public for washing clothing and household cloth items.
  2. 2
    A money laundering operation.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how laundromat appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. In Virginia, gone are the weekly outings to Walmart to stock up on provisions; to El Ranchito, the Mexican convenience store, to buy shell-shaped concha pastries; and to the laundromat to machine wash heavily soiled garments.
  2. The Russian laundromat was soon nicknamed the Moldovan laundromat, as it centred on transactions between Russia and the small, poor country locked between Ukraine and Romania.

Etymology

Blend of laundry + automatic. From Laundromat, (former) trademark (1940s) of Westinghouse Electric Corporation for its washing machines, coined by Westinghouse publicist George Edward Pendray.

Synonyms

launderettelaundrettewasheteriawasherywashettecoin laundrylaunderette

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • alundromat
  • lanudromat
  • laudnromat
  • launddromat
  • laundormat
  • laundrmoat
  • laundroamt
  • laundromatt
  • laundrommat
  • laundromta
  • laundrromat
  • launndromat
  • launrdomat
  • llaundromat
  • luandromat

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of laundromat - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

alundromat2lanudromat2laudnromat2launddromat1laundormat2laundrmoat2laundroamt2laundromatt1
Edit distance from "laundromat"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "laundromat"?
"laundromat" is spelled L-A-U-N-D-R-O-M-A-T. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈlɔːndɹəʊˌmæt/.
What does "laundromat" mean?
As a noun, "laundromat" means: A self-service laundry facility with (traditionally) coin-operated (which now may use other per-load payment methods) washing machines, dryers, and sometimes ironing or pressing machines, open to t...
What are common misspellings of "laundromat"?
Common misspellings include "alundromat", "lanudromat", "laudnromat", "launddromat", "laundormat". The correct spelling is "laundromat".
How do you pronounce "laundromat"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "laundromat" is /ˈlɔːndɹəʊˌmæt/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "laundromat"?
Blend of laundry + automatic. From Laundromat, (former) trademark (1940s) of Westinghouse Electric Corporation for its washing machines, coined by Westinghouse publicist George Edward Pendray. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "laundromat", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 10 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

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Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (15 here; floor ≥5).

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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list