dishwasher
noun
dish·wash·er
ˈdish-ˌwȯ-shər 
-ˌwä-
1
: a worker employed to wash dishes
2
: a machine for washing dishes
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If the dish is glazed (completely smooth and glossy), it can be put in the dishwasher on a gentle cycle.
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Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
It is made from food-grade silicone, has a leakproof lid, and can be tossed in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 31 Oct. 2024
Rinse dishes and run them in a cycle in the dishwasher, or wash them right away.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
The kitchen has been modernized with a new tile backsplash, microwave, garbage disposal, double-drawer Fisher and Paykel dishwasher, refrigerator, and a 40-inch brass Italian gas range complete with a double oven, griddle, rotisserie, and warming drawer.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
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Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
It is made from food-grade silicone, has a leakproof lid, and can be tossed in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 31 Oct. 2024
Rinse dishes and run them in a cycle in the dishwasher, or wash them right away.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
The kitchen has been modernized with a new tile backsplash, microwave, garbage disposal, double-drawer Fisher and Paykel dishwasher, refrigerator, and a 40-inch brass Italian gas range complete with a double oven, griddle, rotisserie, and warming drawer.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Dishwasher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishwasher. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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dishwasher
noun
dish·wash·er
ˈdish-ˌwȯsh-ər
-ˌwäsh-
: a person or a machine that washes dishes
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