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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Some dishwasher pods contain rinse aid, which helps with the drying process and minimizes water spots, while others don't.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
Even in a tiny home, this layout allows for a stove, dishwasher, fridge, and the essential farmhouse sink to tie it all together.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Plus, most of the set is dishwasher-safe, excepting the whisk and tea tray.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025
Even at 7 quarts, both pieces fit inside my small dishwasher with enough room to fit around plates and bowls.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
Even in a tiny home, this layout allows for a stove, dishwasher, fridge, and the essential farmhouse sink to tie it all together.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Plus, most of the set is dishwasher-safe, excepting the whisk and tea tray.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025
Even at 7 quarts, both pieces fit inside my small dishwasher with enough room to fit around plates and bowls.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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 10 Nov. 2025.
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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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