The laundry service
Example: Laundry service cleans guest clothing during stay
Definition
"The laundry service" refers to a facility or service provided by hotels or other hospitality businesses that cleans guests' clothing during their stay, ensuring garments are washed, dried, and often pressed or folded for convenience and comfort.
Etymology
The phrase "the laundry service" originates from the word "laundry," which comes from the Old French 'lavanderie,' derived from 'lavare,' meaning 'to wash' in Latin. The concept evolved as hotels began offering specialized services to wash and care for guests' clothes, emphasizing convenience and hospitality.
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"The laundry service" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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