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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One of the project's largest additions is El Car Wash, which Schuchman said will become the largest car wash facility in Michigan. — Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Their appearance may even earn a spot on your calendar as a reminder to stock up on car wash supplies. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Heart of America Group owns properties ranging from boutique hotels to car washes from Kansas to Wisconsin. — Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 15 Sep. 2026 Plans also included a car wash, gasoline pumps and a separate area for diesel and truck fueling. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for car wash

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of car wash was in 1915

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“Car wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/car%20wash. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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