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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The Los Angeles raids, which began with a blitz of Home Depots, car washes and an apparel factory, are an extension of what Bovino considers the Border Patrol’s proper role.
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Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Raids have taken place across the country on farms and construction sites, as well as restaurants and car washes.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Before then, all the officers knew was that Schuchardt was parked in a dark car wash, not washing his car.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2025
Touchless car washes use high-pressure water and chemicals to clean vehicles without physical contact, appealing to customers who prioritize car protection and minimal social interaction.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 20 Aug. 2025
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Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Raids have taken place across the country on farms and construction sites, as well as restaurants and car washes.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Before then, all the officers knew was that Schuchardt was parked in a dark car wash, not washing his car.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2025
Touchless car washes use high-pressure water and chemicals to clean vehicles without physical contact, appealing to customers who prioritize car protection and minimal social interaction.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 20 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2025.
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