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

Sacramento County Health Inspectors gave a red placard to a local nursing home after discovering an empty roach egg sack beneath the side of the dishwasher. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Ecolab uses sensors in dishwashers, pest traps and water systems to cut service visits and predict maintenance. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

The kitchen features premium Poggenpohl cabinetry, marble countertops, dual dishwashers, and a breakfast nook. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026

The company also said owners can teach the robot to load a dishwasher and clear a cat litter box. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 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