dishwasher

noun

dish·​wash·​er ˈdish-ˌwȯ-shər 

-ˌwä-

1

: a worker employed to wash dishes

2

: a machine for washing dishes

Examples of dishwasher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While dishwashers are designed to keep things clean, the helpful household machines need a little cleaning of their own to keep them in tip-top shape. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025

For those who have been begging for a robot to empty the dishwasher and load up the laundry, look no further: Neo is ready for pre-order at a cost of $20,000, with expected delivery in 2026. —Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025

This includes being programmed to handle a variety of chores, such as watering the plants, unloading the dishwasher, or tidying up the house. —PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2025

Boxes of Tide Pods dishwasher detergent are displayed at a Costco Wholesale store on July 12, 2025 in San Diego, California. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for dishwasher

• washer

Kids Definition

dishwasher

noun

dish·​wash·​er ˈdish-ˌwȯsh-ər 

-ˌwäsh-

: a person or a machine that washes dishes