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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Plus, the inner pot and lid are dishwasher safe, making cleanup a breeze.
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Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Dishwasher The dishwasher is another cleaning instrument that won’t automatically clean itself.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
This method involves opening the dishwasher door slightly when the clean cycle finishes and draping a dishtowel over the door so most of the towel is inside the dishwasher.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025
If one dish needed to go into the dishwasher or an area had crumbs that needed cleaning, a family member or I would complete the job.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
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Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Dishwasher The dishwasher is another cleaning instrument that won’t automatically clean itself.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
This method involves opening the dishwasher door slightly when the clean cycle finishes and draping a dishtowel over the door so most of the towel is inside the dishwasher.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025
If one dish needed to go into the dishwasher or an area had crumbs that needed cleaning, a family member or I would complete the job.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 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 7 May. 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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