flatwork

noun

flat·​work ˈflat-ˌwərk How to pronounce flatwork (audio)
: laundry that can be finished mechanically and does not require hand ironing

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The Jacobsen Park will undergo a revamp of its basketball court, improve the shade structure, replace old playground equipment, upgrade its irrigation facilities, and remove and install concrete flatwork. Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025

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First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flatwork was in 1925

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“Flatwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatwork. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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