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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The pots and pans are safe to use in the oven up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, are compatible on all stovetops, and can be cleaned in the dishwasher, too.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Also, run dishwashers and laundry only with full loads, don’t wash driveways, sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces and limit vehicle washing at home.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
In a key demonstration, the humanoid autonomously unloaded and reloaded a dishwasher across an entire kitchen without resets or human input.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Water leaking from the dishwasher in the kitchen became standing water in the dishwashing area.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Also, run dishwashers and laundry only with full loads, don’t wash driveways, sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces and limit vehicle washing at home.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
In a key demonstration, the humanoid autonomously unloaded and reloaded a dishwasher across an entire kitchen without resets or human input.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Water leaking from the dishwasher in the kitchen became standing water in the dishwashing area.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Dishwasher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishwasher. Accessed 4 Feb. 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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