washing machine
noun
: a machine for washing
especially
: one for washing clothes and household linen
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But for the most part, an at-home washing machine on a gentle cycle using cold water is a safe bet.
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Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
However, the rinse and spin cycle differs from the extra rinse cycle on a washing machine, and the two settings are used under different circumstances.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
Unlike fussier bedding that needs special treatment, this quilt can go straight into the washing machine whenever life (or a late-night snack) happens.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Quiet, Controlled, and Built for Long-Term Use The motor operates at only 60 dB, quieter than a typical washing machine, making early-morning or late-night sessions unobtrusive.
—New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2025
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Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
However, the rinse and spin cycle differs from the extra rinse cycle on a washing machine, and the two settings are used under different circumstances.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
Unlike fussier bedding that needs special treatment, this quilt can go straight into the washing machine whenever life (or a late-night snack) happens.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Quiet, Controlled, and Built for Long-Term Use The motor operates at only 60 dB, quieter than a typical washing machine, making early-morning or late-night sessions unobtrusive.
—New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for washing machine
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“Washing machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washing%20machine. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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