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

That isn’t enough to humble our black-eyed lout, but spending a few months as a dishwasher at The Flagship in exchange for getting to sleep on the head chef’s hammock soon will. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 July 2026

For dishwashers, using the eco mode and running loads overnight when your utility offers time-of-use pricing can lower costs even further. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Many of the dishwashers working beside him had families depending on their wages. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

As Abrams points out, using certain dishwasher settings can make a significant difference. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026

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