How to Use dirty laundry in a Sentence

dirty laundry

noun
  • The company is trying to keep its dirty laundry from being aired in public.
  • From toys and wires to shoes and dirty laundry, anything left on the floor will get in the way of a deep clean.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
  • The book is just like airing dirty laundry out - in a good way.
    Sandra Sobieraj Westfall, PEOPLE.com, 16 June 2021
  • Jerod Mayo's wife seems ready to air out some dirty laundry.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Airing one’s dirty laundry for all the world to see rarely ends well.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Airing one’s dirty laundry for all the world to see rarely ends well.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
  • How to machine wash sweaters The experts say not to throw your sweaters in with the rest of your dirty laundry.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
  • How to machine wash sweaters The experts say not to throw your sweaters in with the rest of your dirty laundry.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
  • The most obvious is keeping the cat out of your son's room and dirty laundry up off the floor.
    Cathy Rosenthal, chicagotribune.com, 17 July 2019
  • This is a space to air your dirty laundry and request that perfect strangers tell you how to get the stains out.
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2019
  • Just don’t be surprised if they’re filled with dirty laundry.
    The Editors, Field & Stream, 6 Aug. 2019
  • Our hearts were light, though our luggage was heavy with dirty laundry.
    Spencer McFadden Hoge and Cynthia McFadden, Town & Country, 25 Oct. 2020
  • Fox doesn’t mind if strangers are willing to air out their dirty laundry in front of cameras.
    Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 24 Sep. 2018
  • Statler and Dempsey are cleansing and airing out their dirty laundry.
    Staff Author, Peoplemag, 31 July 2023
  • WeWork had much of its dirty laundry aired and its CEO deposed last year.
    Eric Newcomer, Bloomberg.com, 8 May 2020
  • Then go around with a hamper and collect any dirty laundry.
    Life Kit, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Players-only meetings were held and dirty laundry was aired out in the press.
    Rob Mahoney, SI.com, 8 Feb. 2018
  • Accidents happen and, whoosh, you get caught up in the dirty laundry.
    George Diaz, OrlandoSentinel.com, 17 Oct. 2017
  • Urey left home every day at 5:30 a.m. in a crisp T-shirt and creased slacks, dirty laundry under his arm.
    Lee Jenkins, SI.com, 6 Mar. 2018
  • Look, no party likes to air their dirty laundry in public.
    Chris Cillizza, CNN, 12 May 2021
  • The suit, a rare airing of corporate dirty laundry, follows the board’s...
    Heather Haddon and Suzanne Vranica, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2020
  • The bedroom's the obvious place to go looking for dirty laundry — but don't forget about the den!
    Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 21 Sep. 2018
  • The dirty laundry is washed only at home—aka don’t air your dirty laundry in public.
    Irina Gonzalez, Parents, 24 Oct. 2023
  • If some of your laundry is still damp, such as the beach towels and your favorite beach coverup, hang your dirty laundry to dry first.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
  • Pack dirty shoes, dirty laundry, and liquids in them for the return trip home.
    Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Not everyone in the family is as easily convinced to air their dirty laundry, though.
    Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
  • This can help keep dirty laundry separate, and even keep you more organized throughout your trip.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Shoes and dirty laundry can quickly cause your closet to smell, so consider storing these elsewhere.
    Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Part of the art of airing dirty laundry lies in sullying oneself in the process.
    Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
  • My sister was bringing her dirty laundry with her to wash at my house in order to save on her water and electric bill.
    Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025

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