washing machine
noun
: a machine for washing
especially
: one for washing clothes and household linen
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To refresh your washing machine, pour a few cups of white vinegar into the tub and run the hottest cycle.
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
No need for dry-cleaning, wool blankets can be washed in the washing machine.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2025
View gallery - 4 images The water leaving your washing machine may soon be a lot more eco-friendly, thanks to the anchovy.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2025
Jobs on that list included: Blackjack dealers at the casino, plumbers, club dancers, washing machine installers, tow truck drivers, tattoo artists, taxi and rideshare drivers, math tutors, yoga instructors, golf caddies, airport shuttle drivers and more.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
No need for dry-cleaning, wool blankets can be washed in the washing machine.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2025
View gallery - 4 images The water leaving your washing machine may soon be a lot more eco-friendly, thanks to the anchovy.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2025
Jobs on that list included: Blackjack dealers at the casino, plumbers, club dancers, washing machine installers, tow truck drivers, tattoo artists, taxi and rideshare drivers, math tutors, yoga instructors, golf caddies, airport shuttle drivers and more.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Washing machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washing%20machine. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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