dishwasher

noun

dish·​wash·​er ˈdish-ˌwȯ-shər How to pronounce dishwasher (audio)
-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. 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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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of dishwasher was in the 15th century

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“Dishwasher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishwasher. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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dishwasher

noun
dish·​wash·​er ˈdish-ˌwȯsh-ər How to pronounce dishwasher (audio)
-ˌwäsh-
: a person or a machine that washes dishes

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