clothes basket
[noun]
a container typically made of wicker, plastic, or cloth material used for storing and transporting laundry or dirty clothes to a washing machine
Clothes and Fashion - Taking Care of Clothes
Here you will learn some English words related to taking care of clothes such as "iron", "washing machine" and "fold".
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clothes hanger
[noun]
a device used to hang and organize clothing items in a closet or storage space
clothesline
[noun]
a long rope or wire that washed clothes are hung on in order to get dried
Ex:
He
installed
a
retractable
clothesline
on
the
balcony
of
his
apartment
.
clothes hoist
[noun]
a device used for hanging and drying clothes outdoors, typically consisting of a pole or frame with lines or ropes for suspending clothing items
clothes horse
[noun]
a freestanding rack used for indoor clothes drying, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, and often collapsible for easy storage
clothes peg
[noun]
a small device, typically made of wood or plastic, used for fastening clothes on a clothesline to dry
coat hanger
[noun]
a device, typically made of wood, plastic, or wire, used to hang and store clothing
fabric softener
[noun]
a laundry product used to reduce static cling, soften fabrics, and add scent to clothes during washing or drying, typically in liquid or dryer sheet form
laundry detergent
[noun]
a cleaning agent that is used to remove dirt, stains, and odors from clothing and other fabrics
hanger
[noun]
a device, typically made of metal, plastic, or wood, designed to hold clothing by the shoulders and keep it wrinkle-free
Ex:
He
bought
velvet
hangers
to
prevent
his
shirts
from
slipping off
.
ironing board
[noun]
a long narrow table, usually padded and supported by foldable legs, designed to hold clothes flat while they are being ironed
Ex:
He
accidentally
knocked over
the
ironing board
while
carrying
the
iron
.
laundry basket
[noun]
a container used for storing and transporting dirty clothes to and from the washing machine or laundromat
to air
[verb]
to expose something, such as clothing or bedding, to the open air to freshen it or dry it
Ex:
He
aired
his
shoes
outside
after
a
long
hike
to
remove
any
sweat
and
odor
.
airing cupboard
[noun]
a warm and enclosed storage space in a house, usually containing a hot water cylinder, used to dry or air clothes
peg
[noun]
a small, cylindrical or tapered piece of wood or plastic that is used to fasten clothes to a clothesline
soap flakes
[noun]
small, thin pieces of soap that are used for washing clothes and other household items
soap powder
[noun]
a powdered detergent that is used for washing clothes, and typically consists of a mixture of soap and synthetic detergents
spray starch
[noun]
a laundry product used to stiffen fabrics, reduce wrinkles, and facilitate ironing by spraying it onto clothes for a crisp and polished appearance
washboard
[noun]
a tool used to manually wash clothes by rubbing them against its ribbed surface while they are wet with soap and water
washing line
[noun]
an outdoor cord or rope used for air-drying clothes by hanging them for drying in the open air and sunlight
washing powder
[noun]
a type of cleaning agent in the form of a dry powder or granules used to wash clothes
washing machine
[noun]
an electric machine used for washing clothes
Ex:
She
put
her
dirty
clothes
in
the
washing machine
and
added
detergent
.
dryer
[noun]
a machine used to remove moisture from clothes, hair, or other items through heat or airflow
Ex:
Modern
dryers
have
energy-efficient
settings
.
dryer sheet
[noun]
a fabric or paper sheet used in dryers to reduce static cling, soften fabrics, and add scent to clothes during drying
bleach
[noun]
a strong chemical compound used for removing stains, whitening clothes, and disinfecting surfaces
to iron
[verb]
to use a heated appliance to straighten and smooth wrinkles and creases from fabric
Ex:
He
irons
his
pants
carefully
to
make
sure
they
are
wrinkle-free
.
iron
[noun]
a piece of equipment with a heated flat metal base, used to smooth clothes
Ex:
The
iron
removes
wrinkles
from
the
fabric
and
makes it
smooth
.
ironed
[adjective]
describing the state of a garment that has been pressed and smoothed with an iron
to unload
[verb]
to remove things or goods from a container, vehicle, etc.
Ex:
The
moving
team
efficiently
unloaded
furniture
and
boxes
from
the
moving van
into
the
new
house
.
to fold
[verb]
to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another
Ex:
Before
baking
,
she
had to
fold
the
pastry
edges
to
seal
the
delicious
filling
.
to come off
[verb]
(of a portion or piece) to become detached or separated from a larger whole
Ex:
The
wallpaper
in
the
corner
of
the
room
came off
,
revealing
the
old
layer
underneath
.
to hang up
[verb]
to place a thing, typically an item of clothing, on a hanger, hook, etc.
Ex:
I
like
to
hang up
my
dresses
to
keep
them
wrinkle-free
.
to launder
[verb]
to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens
Ex:
He
prefers
to
launder
his
dress shirts
at home
rather than
using
a
dry cleaner
.
launderette
[noun]
a place where one can wash and dry one's clothes using coin-operated machines
Ex:
He
brought
a
bag
of
dirty
clothes
to
the
launderette
.
laundry
[noun]
clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing
Ex:
I
should
pick up
my
laundry
from
the
dry cleaners
.
to load
[verb]
to fill or pack a space with the specified items
Ex:
The
driver
loaded
the
delivery van
with
packages
for
the
morning
delivery
route
.
to press
[verb]
to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it
Ex:
He
pressed
the
tablecloth
to
make it
smooth
and
wrinkle-free
for
the
dinner party
.
washable
[adjective]
able to be safely cleaned with water or other cleaning agents without being damaged
Ex:
The
washable
filter
in
the
vacuum cleaner
can
be
rinsed
and
reused
.
to clean
[verb]
to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt
Ex:
Sarah
cleans
the
kitchen
counters
with
a
sponge
.
wet
[adjective]
covered with or full of water or another liquid
Ex:
She
wiped
her
wet
hair
with
a
towel
after
swimming
.
to wet
[verb]
to make something damp or moist by applying water or another liquid
Ex:
The
rain
wetted
the
ground
,
making it
muddy
.
dry
[adjective]
lacking moisture or liquid
Ex:
The
towel
felt
dry
to
the
touch
after
being
hung out
in
the
sun
.
to dry
[verb]
to take out the liquid from something in a way that it is not wet anymore
Ex:
She
dried
her
hair
with
a
blow dryer
.
dirty
[adjective]
having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt
Ex:
She
found
a
dirty
stain
on
her
favorite
shirt
.
to unravel
[verb]
to undo or separate the threads or strands of something woven, knitted, or intertwined
Ex:
He
carefully
unraveled
the
tangled
rope
.
to unfold
[verb]
to open or spread something out from a folded state or compact form
Ex:
He
unfolded
the
letter
to
read
its
contents
.
dry cleaner
[noun]
an individual who works or owns a business specializing in the cleaning and maintenance of garments and textiles using methods that do not involve water
Ex:
He
greeted
the
dry cleaner
and
asked for
same-day
service
.