washeteria

English

Etymology

Blend of wash +‎ cafeteria

Noun

washeteria (plural washeterias)

1. A laundromat.
2. A building that houses a village's only running water for drinking, washing, and showering.
   • 1997, Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey, link

     A washeteria is a single building with showers, toilets, and washing machines. The washeteria often doubles as a water treatment plant with heated water storage.