car wash

noun

1

: an area or structure equipped with facilities for washing automobiles

2

US : an event at which people pay to have their cars washed to raise money for some purpose

Examples of car wash in a Sentence

Our church is having a car wash tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Recent Examples on the Web

He was detained while working at a car wash in August, and the advocacy organization was crucial to his release. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

The 116,000-square-foot store features a True Texas BBQ Restaurant, a full-service pharmacy with drive-thru, curbside and home delivery, a gas station and car wash. — July 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

The car wash reopened on Monday, but employees said the safety perimeter and nearby road closures continue to keep customers away. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Members will earn at least 3 cents per gallon in points on gas (6 cents on premium gas) and 2 cents in points on every purchase of snacks, drinks, car washes and more. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for car wash

• backwash
• downwash
• mouthwash
• outwash
• panache
• whitewash
• bosh
• frosh
• gosh
• josh
• posh
• quash