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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Products from these states range widely, from casks for alcohol brewing to tobacco and tobacco products, peanuts, frozen and fresh orange juice, food oils, motorcycles, dishwashers, clothing, footwear, furniture, and carpets. Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025 This looks quite well-stocked for a house of its size and includes a lot of cabinetry, an induction cooktop, an oven, a full-size fridge/freezer, and a small drawer-style dishwasher. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025 And in Hayden, Alabama, four Whirlpool dishwashers are being sold by the Blount County Board of Education with starting bids between $10 and $40. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 After use, toss the containers and lids straight into the dishwasher for easy cleanup. Toni Sutton, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dishwasher

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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

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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