Synonyms of dirty laundry

dirty laundry

noun

as in dirty linen

Related Words

• dirty linen
• gossip
• talk
• dirt
• libel
• defamation
• talebearing
• fairy tale
• slander
• whisper
• scuttlebutt
• tattle
• canard
• hearsay
• lie
• tale
• fabrication
• story
• mendacity
• falsehood
• fib
• untruth
• falsity
• fable
• prevarication
• whopper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dirty laundry

The losses are piling up like dirty laundry. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 2 June 2026

Modern Perspectives on Laundry Sorting With the growing popularity of large-capacity front-loading washers in the late 1990s, consumers welcomed the possibility of washing all of the dirty laundry in the hamper at the same time. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026

Additional bags provide space to store your toiletries, dirty laundry, shoes, and more, helping to keep your luggage spill- and stink-free. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2026

This clever method provides a sleek solution to hide your dirty laundry while keeping everything organized in one place. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026