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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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
All units will come with a balcony and a full-size fridge, range and dishwasher.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Plastic and metal measuring spoons are usually dishwasher-safe.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Oven, microwave, and dishwasher-safe, these plates and bowls can go from prep to plating without adding to your ever-growing dish pile.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dishwasher
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“Dishwasher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishwasher. Accessed 12 Apr. 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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