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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Clean dishes, sinks, and the dishwasher to prevent odors and pests; empty the fridge of perishables and wipe down shelves.
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Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
As she’s promoted from off-camera dishwasher to digital-series regular, her eating disorder makes an aggressive resurgence.
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
The microwave, freezer and dishwasher-safe design is good for you and good for the planet.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Early also stars as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
As she’s promoted from off-camera dishwasher to digital-series regular, her eating disorder makes an aggressive resurgence.
—
Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
The microwave, freezer and dishwasher-safe design is good for you and good for the planet.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Early also stars as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company.
—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 June 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 25 Jun. 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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