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utility room

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ID 731982 Last modified 02.03.2017
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Domain architecture & building
  • elamu v. korteri juurde kuuluv kõrval- v. abiruum (näit. pesuköök, keskkütte katlaruum, köögivilja hoiuruum)
  • a room set aside for domestic appliances such as a boiler for a central heating system, a washing machine, etc., and for the storage of other equipment
majapidamisruum
majandusruum
utility room
Usage examples
  • A utility room is a room within a house where equipment not used in day-to-day activities is kept. Utility refers to an item which is designed for usefulness or practical use, so in turn most of the items kept in this room have functional attributes. A utility room is generally the area where laundry is done, and is the descendant of the scullery.
Good to know
  • Utility room is more commonly used in British English, while North American and Australian English generally refer to this room as a laundry room.
laundry room

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