washing machine

noun

: a machine for washing

especially : one for washing clothes and household linen

Examples of washing machine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Check The Dog Bed’s Care Label Before Washing Before putting a dog bed in the washing machine, check the manufacturer’s care instructions. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

To use oxygen bleach, add it to your washing machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions—usually about half a cup per load. — Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 28 Oct. 2026

Gaps in the Door Seal With front-loading washing machines, the door seal can dry rot and break. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 27 Oct. 2026

For laundry, Airbnb says guests should no longer be asked to remove sheets from a bed or put a load in a washing machine, but they can be asked to gather used towels. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1754, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

washing machine

noun

: a machine used especially for washing clothes and household linen