washing

noun

wash·​ing ˈwȯ-shiŋ 

ˈwä-

1

: the act or action of one that cleanses with water

2

: material obtained by washing

3

: articles washed or to be washed : wash

Examples of washing in a Sentence

These shirts will look great even after repeated washings.

Recent Examples on the Web

However, there are some factors that starts from the washing cycle. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026

Use Too Much Soap Using a lot of soap when washing dishes doesn't equate to cleanliness. —Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026

Employees have not been trained in procedures to measure temperature or sanitizer concentration in the ware washing process. —Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026

Out of four South Florida restaurants temporarily shut by the state last week, three had issues with hand washing. —Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing washing

• do the washing-up
• put the washing out
• washing machine
• washing powder
• washing soda
• washing-up liquid

Rhymes for washing

• quashing
• sloshing
• squashing
• brainwashing
• handwashing
• whitewashing

Kids Definition

washing

noun

wash·​ing ˈwȯsh-iŋ 

ˈwäsh-

: articles washed or to be washed