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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Near the border of East Elmhurst, this spacious two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath apartment with 975 square feet had three exposures, a dishwasher in the galley kitchen and five closets.
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Dan Levin, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Clean-up is super straightforward; the magnetic whisk pops out, the lid can go in the dishwasher, and the non-stick interior keeps taking an easy rinse with soap and water.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
Also consider other materials inside your dishwasher.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Many reviewers appreciate the easy-to-clean design since the base is dishwasher-safe.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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Dan Levin, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Clean-up is super straightforward; the magnetic whisk pops out, the lid can go in the dishwasher, and the non-stick interior keeps taking an easy rinse with soap and water.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
Also consider other materials inside your dishwasher.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Many reviewers appreciate the easy-to-clean design since the base is dishwasher-safe.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 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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