washing machine
noun
: a machine for washing
especially
: one for washing clothes and household linen
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The manager was not aware of the concentration of sanitizer needed for the washing machine.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Modern washing machines have a dizzying array of options.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Ultimately, mouthwash will be a disappointment for anyone looking to seriously clean their washing machine.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Researchers at the Pacific Institute, a water think tank in Oakland, have examined improvements such as fixing leaks in pipes, switching out inefficient washing machines and toilets, and replacing thirsty lawns with plants suited to the state’s Mediterranean climate.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Modern washing machines have a dizzying array of options.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Ultimately, mouthwash will be a disappointment for anyone looking to seriously clean their washing machine.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Researchers at the Pacific Institute, a water think tank in Oakland, have examined improvements such as fixing leaks in pipes, switching out inefficient washing machines and toilets, and replacing thirsty lawns with plants suited to the state’s Mediterranean climate.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
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“Washing machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washing%20machine. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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