washing machine
noun
: a machine for washing
especially
: one for washing clothes and household linen
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If possible, unpack directly into the washing machine and run clothes on high heat for at least 30 minutes, both washing and drying.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
Add it to the rinse cycle for your washing machine for soft, fragrant clothes that have less wrinkles and static.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
Of course, movies and TV shows are not widgets and washing machines, and results of any finished product varies widely depending on a host of factors.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 June 2026
Known for their washable area rugs, Ruggable has since ditched the two-part construction and now makes options that can be tossed into the washing machine in their entirety.
—Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
Add it to the rinse cycle for your washing machine for soft, fragrant clothes that have less wrinkles and static.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
Of course, movies and TV shows are not widgets and washing machines, and results of any finished product varies widely depending on a host of factors.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 June 2026
Known for their washable area rugs, Ruggable has since ditched the two-part construction and now makes options that can be tossed into the washing machine in their entirety.
—Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
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“Washing machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washing%20machine. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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