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noun
Domestic textiles, such as tablecloths, bedding, towels, etc. that were traditionally white in color.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
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noun
Large household appliances, such as refrigerators, stoves, washing machines and driers, as a group.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
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noun
Colorless spirits, such as gin and vodka.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
Qualifier: beverage industry
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noun
drygoods for household use that are typically made of white cloth
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: household linen
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: drygoods, soft goods
Narrower terms: ironing, laundry, wash, washing, washables, linen
noun
large electrical home appliances (refrigerators or washing machines etc.) that are typically finished in white enamel
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: home appliance, household appliance
Narrower terms: clothes dryer, clothes drier, dishwasher, dish washer, dishwashing machine, electric range, refrigerator, icebox, washer, automatic washer, washing machine
History
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Across languages
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