washing machine
noun
: a machine for washing
especially
: one for washing clothes and household linen
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Any scarf can twist and stretch in the washing machine, losing its shape or getting damaged.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Shoppers recommend throwing it in your washing machine on a cold cycle before hanging it to dry or tumble drying on a low setting to ensure the topper’s longevity.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Some washing machines have a self-cleaning cycle that comes in handy.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
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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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Shoppers recommend throwing it in your washing machine on a cold cycle before hanging it to dry or tumble drying on a low setting to ensure the topper’s longevity.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Some washing machines have a self-cleaning cycle that comes in handy.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
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 10 Jan. 2026.
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