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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According to Ornatov, expired dishwasher and laundry detergents can also clump up, separate, or dissolve differently.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The kitchen has a large center island, two ovens, two dishwashers, a warming oven and a casual dining area.
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Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
The dishwasher had no sanitizer — all sanitizing would have to be done manually in the third compartment of the three-compartment sink.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Suffice it to say, these reusable, dishwasher-safe pouches get a ton of use.
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Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The kitchen has a large center island, two ovens, two dishwashers, a warming oven and a casual dining area.
—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
The dishwasher had no sanitizer — all sanitizing would have to be done manually in the third compartment of the three-compartment sink.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Suffice it to say, these reusable, dishwasher-safe pouches get a ton of use.
—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
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“Dishwasher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishwasher. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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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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