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

The grippy silicone sleeves reduce the slip factor, and (most importantly) can go in the dishwasher endlessly — no worries about stickers disintegrating or markers fading, thus (ostensibly) reducing the chance the black hole claims yet another water bottle victim. —Alex Apatoff, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025

They’re made with food-grade silicone and are safe to put in the dishwasher, microwave, and oven (up to 425 degrees). —Laura Lu, Parents, 30 July 2025

Newer cars and even some home appliances — like dishwashers and refrigerators — now connect to the internet, potentially giving outsiders information about a person’s habits. —Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 July 2025

Plumbers will be able to rule out any clogged plumbing beyond the dishwasher, while appliance technicians can ensure the dishwasher is working as intended. —Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025

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