dishwasher
noun
dish·wash·er
ˈdish-ˌwȯ-shər 
-ˌwä-
1
: a worker employed to wash dishes
2
: a machine for washing dishes
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This Crock-Pot lunch box is a clever hack for reheating soups, stews, and other meals on the go, and its interior bowl and lid are dishwasher-safe for easy care.
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
The crisper plate and the air fry basket should be cleaned after every use, and both are typically dishwasher safe.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Unload the Dishwasher Starting the morning off with an empty dishwasher gives you a feeling of accomplishment to start the day.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
Violations included bare-hand contact with ice cubes for drinks, a dishwasher not sanitizing properly and a clogged sink with standing water.
—Christopher Howley, AZCentral.com, 23 Dec. 2025
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
The crisper plate and the air fry basket should be cleaned after every use, and both are typically dishwasher safe.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Unload the Dishwasher Starting the morning off with an empty dishwasher gives you a feeling of accomplishment to start the day.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
Violations included bare-hand contact with ice cubes for drinks, a dishwasher not sanitizing properly and a clogged sink with standing water.
—Christopher Howley, AZCentral.com, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Dishwasher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishwasher. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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dishwasher
noun
dish·wash·er
ˈdish-ˌwȯsh-ər
-ˌwäsh-
: a person or a machine that washes dishes
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