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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To keep things running smoothly, remove the filter (usually found at the bottom of the dishwasher), rinse it under warm water, and use a soft brush to scrub away any buildup.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Some allegedly smart dishwashers need an app to start them.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The open-concept kitchen is anchored around a waterfall island and has stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2025
The porcelain is scratch-resistant and is safe to pop into the microwave, oven, and dishwasher.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Some allegedly smart dishwashers need an app to start them.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The open-concept kitchen is anchored around a waterfall island and has stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2025
The porcelain is scratch-resistant and is safe to pop into the microwave, oven, and dishwasher.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 26 Aug. 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 17 Sep. 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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