dishwasher

noun

dish·​wash·​er ˈdish-ˌwȯ-shər 

-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

Butner recently installed a new hot water heater and dishwasher, and replaced the flooring in hopes of making the property more attractive. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Think of your home as a simulated work environment in which everyday chores — like unloading the dishwasher or gathering ingredients for a meal – are a chance to learn. — John Gill, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

That’s when Family Kitchen resembled more Single in a Studio Kitchen, lacking a dishwasher and a three-compartment sink. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Refrigerators and dishwashers take up a lot of space, which is why panel-ready appliances are such a key part of the hidden kitchen look. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for dishwasher

• washer

Kids Definition

dishwasher

noun

dish·​wash·​er ˈdish-ˌwȯsh-ər 

-ˌwäsh-

: a person or a machine that washes dishes