dishwasher

noun

dish·​wash·​er ˈdish-ˌwȯ-shər How to pronounce dishwasher (audio)
-ˌwä-
1
: a worker employed to wash dishes
2
: a machine for washing dishes

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Cleanup is also a breeze because the pan is safe to toss in the dishwasher. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 30 Mar. 2025 The clean up couldn’t be easier; simply toss the entire chopper in the dishwasher after use. Averi Baudler, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Once your food is all finished, just pop the pan in the dishwasher for easy cleanup. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025 Again, similar to the dishwasher, the washing machine filter can become congested. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dishwasher

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of dishwasher was in the 15th century

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“Dishwasher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishwasher. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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dishwasher

noun
dish·​wash·​er ˈdish-ˌwȯsh-ər How to pronounce dishwasher (audio)
-ˌwäsh-
: a person or a machine that washes dishes

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