load of laundry

noun phrase

: the amount of laundry that is placed into a washing machine
I need to do a load of laundry.

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Some fabric dyes are not stable and will bleed, ruining an entire load of laundry. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 May 2026 Her new water filter, which is supposed to last up to six months, turns brown after just a single load of laundry. — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026 Keep a microfiber cloth nearby and give the gasket a quick wipe after finishing each load of laundry. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026 Every load of laundry may be costing you more than necessary — and the problem could be sitting right in the detergent cap. — Ryan Brennan may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for load of laundry

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“Load of laundry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/load%20of%20laundry. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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