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 re-re-inspection later Tuesday was ruined by five flies in the dishwasher, food prep and dining room areas. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Customers can find reusable cotton rounds, refillable deodorant, solid shampoo and conditioner, plastic-free dishwasher tablets and other alternatives to common disposable products. — Beret Leone, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

For example, Bosch models usually have a round filter that twists and lifts out, while some GE dishwashers feature a filter that slides straight out from its compartment. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2026

The dishwasher was not dispensing chlorine to at least 50 ppm because the bottle was empty. — Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 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