Clothesline
noun
A length of cord or wire on which clothes are hung to dry.
She hung the wet clothes on the clothesline in the backyard.
Often appears as...
- hanging clothes
- laundry day
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A length of cord or wire on which clothes are hung to dry.
She hung the wet clothes on the clothesline in the backyard.
Often appears as...
- hanging clothes
- laundry day
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Consider where and how clotheslines are used, primarily in outdoor spaces.
Many people prefer using a clothesline to save energy.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
In some cultures, clotheslines symbolize a simple and eco-friendly lifestyle.
In rural areas, you'll often see clothes drying on a clothesline.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal
While 'clothesline' is commonly used, in formal writing you might refer to it as a 'laundry line' instead.
He installed a laundry line in his garden for the summer.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Consider where and how clotheslines are used, primarily in outdoor spaces.
Many people prefer using a clothesline to save energy.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
In some cultures, clotheslines symbolize a simple and eco-friendly lifestyle.
In rural areas, you'll often see clothes drying on a clothesline.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal
While 'clothesline' is commonly used, in formal writing you might refer to it as a 'laundry line' instead.
He installed a laundry line in his garden for the summer.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Consider where and how clotheslines are used, primarily in outdoor spaces.
Many people prefer using a clothesline to save energy.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
In some cultures, clotheslines symbolize a simple and eco-friendly lifestyle.
In rural areas, you'll often see clothes drying on a clothesline.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal
While 'clothesline' is commonly used, in formal writing you might refer to it as a 'laundry line' instead.
He installed a laundry line in his garden for the summer.
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