washing machine

noun

: a machine for washing

especially : one for washing clothes and household linen

Examples of washing machine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Alternatives for Dealing with a Messy Detergent Lid While tossing your detergent cup in the washing machine with your load might seem like an easy fix, things can go wrong quickly. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026

Duke recommends lowering thermostats, turning off unnecessary devices and not using major appliances such as washing machines, dryers and dishwashers during that time. —Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026

About the size of a washing machine, Draco would purposely pile-drive itself over an ocean uninhabited area just some 12 hours after being put into Earth orbit. —Leonard David, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026

The facility’s ware washing machine had no detectable sanitizer after three attempts. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1754, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

washing machine

noun

: a machine used especially for washing clothes and household linen