bleachery

[ blee-chuh-ree ]

noun

, plural bleach·er·ies.

1. a place or establishment where bleaching is carried on.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bleachery¹

An Americanism dating back to 1705–15; bleach + -ery

Example Sentences

Another finisher, Yates Bleachery Company, in Flintstone, Ga., would handle the crucial step of preshrinking.

From New York Times

Fall River, Massachusetts, recently received a $35,000 grant to tear down the Bleachery Dam, a structure built to power a bleaching factory that burned down in the 1950s.

From The Verge

He eked out his slender income in the early days by taking in washing or by establishing a bleachery, which must be noted as one of the most creditable items in his scandalous career.

From Project Gutenberg

By the time his bleachery is ready, he hopes his ad campaign will make Springmaid well enough known to make him a major seller of finished goods.

From Time Magazine Archive

A factory, usually a bleachery, was commandeered and about a hundred large tubs of hot water were provided.

From Project Gutenberg