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

Thanks to its nonstick properties, scrubbing your Dutch oven should be a rare occurrence, and the seal provided by the enamel coating allows users to soak it and even run it through the dishwasher — actions that would ruin ordinary cast iron cookware. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 May 2025

Read on to learn the best time of day to run your dishwasher. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025

The grill, dishwasher, sink, and table in shades of silver complement other elements covered in white for a cohesive look that doesn't compete with scenic coastal sunsets. —Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 11 May 2025

On the initial inspection, the inspector saw two dead roaches under a dishwasher and another one under crates of drinks. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 May 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