washing machine
noun
: a machine for washing
especially
: one for washing clothes and household linen
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After putting your old linens in the washing machine, get your new ones and add any decorative elements.
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
These delicate items can’t be tossed in the washing machine, which leaves many people unsure how to clean them.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Plus, cleaning is simple—just toss it in the washing machine for a quick refresh.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Bryde launders her sink skirt without any other items in the washing machine, sans softener.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
These delicate items can’t be tossed in the washing machine, which leaves many people unsure how to clean them.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Plus, cleaning is simple—just toss it in the washing machine for a quick refresh.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Bryde launders her sink skirt without any other items in the washing machine, sans softener.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
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 13 Mar. 2026.
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