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

Examples of dishwasher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And when you’re done cooking, simply toss the air fryer’s parts in the dishwasher for an easy cleanup. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024 In addition to its noteworthy features, the chopper is also dishwasher safe, which means more leisure time and less time spent cleaning after dinner. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 June 2024 In addition, three restaurants received yellow placards due to safety violations including old food debris, improperly cooled food and a dishwasher being run without soap. Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 7 June 2024 The new contracts include an almost immediate raise of $5 per hour for workers who don’t typically earn tips, including front desk clerks, dishwashers and housekeepers. Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for dishwasher 

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Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishwasher. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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