dishwasher

noun

dish·​wash·​er ˈdish-ˌwȯ-shər 

-ˌwä-

1

: a worker employed to wash dishes

2

: a machine for washing dishes

Examples of dishwasher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Similarly, don’t run the washing machine or dishwasher because both connect electricity with plumbing—once again, a bad combination. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026

Even better, the versatile set is microwave safe and can also be used in the dishwasher, fridge, oven, and freezer. — Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026

Thirteen droppings were on the floor around the dishwashing area and eight on top of the dishwasher. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

The mechanical dishwasher was running with 0 ppm sanitizer after several tries. — Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for dishwasher

• washer

Kids Definition

dishwasher

noun

dish·​wash·​er ˈdish-ˌwȯsh-ər 

-ˌwäsh-

: a person or a machine that washes dishes