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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The lint should be removed from the screen after every load of laundry. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026 For example, up to 18 million microfibers are released from a single load of laundry. — Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 From the risk of leaks and water damage to potential electrical issues, a seemingly harmless load of laundry can occasionally turn into an expensive problem. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 Instead of automatically filling the detergent measuring cup to the brim and adding it to your load of laundry, consult our guide to using the correct dose of detergent every time. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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