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.
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O’Neal has previous and current investments in Papa John’s, The General car insurance, Auntie Anne’s, 24 Hour Fitness, car washes, Authentic Brands Group (Reebok, Forever 21, JCPenny and Sports Illustrated) and one Krispy Kreme location in Atlanta.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
Like a gas station offering a free car wash with a fill-up, Musk appears to be leveraging his various assets and business endeavors to give customers extra value.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Federal authorities detained three workers at a tire shop in Pennsylvania, four employees at a Connecticut car wash and eight people at South Dakota businesses.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025
Newsweek has obtained records of his taxes, which show filings and payments from his time at the car wash this year.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
Like a gas station offering a free car wash with a fill-up, Musk appears to be leveraging his various assets and business endeavors to give customers extra value.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Federal authorities detained three workers at a tire shop in Pennsylvania, four employees at a Connecticut car wash and eight people at South Dakota businesses.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025
Newsweek has obtained records of his taxes, which show filings and payments from his time at the car wash this year.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for car wash
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“Car wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/car%20wash. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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