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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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, 4 Nov. 2025 Pulling soft, warm, and clean clothing out of the dryer is a perk of doing a load of laundry. Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025 Start a load of laundry in the dryer and get into bed. R29 Team, Refinery29, 17 Sep. 2025 Add the bag to a load of laundry with warm to hot water, and afterwards, hang the laces somewhere to air-dry. Angela Haupt, Time, 25 Aug. 2025 Towe let the dogs outside and started a load of laundry. Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 But in the case of foster mother Kari Cox of Culloden, West Virginia, the sheer volume of her daily load of laundry speaks volumes about her capacity for love. Steve Hartman, CBS News, 9 May 2025 According to recent studies, one load of laundry can release hundreds of thousands of microplastic fibers into waterways. Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 For longer trips especially, being able to do a load of laundry mid-way through your vacation will cut down on your packing needs significantly. Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025

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“Load of laundry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/load%20of%20laundry. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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