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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Research what's dishwasher safe and what isn't.
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Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Regardless, one dishwasher cycle likely will not cause irreversible damage.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Cleaning Zone Located near the sink and dishwasher, this zone stores dish soap, sponges, trash bags, and cleaning supplies.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Just press the release buttons of the top plate and the bottom plate to detach them, then hand-wash or place them in the dishwasher.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Regardless, one dishwasher cycle likely will not cause irreversible damage.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Cleaning Zone Located near the sink and dishwasher, this zone stores dish soap, sponges, trash bags, and cleaning supplies.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Just press the release buttons of the top plate and the bottom plate to detach them, then hand-wash or place them in the dishwasher.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 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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