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

Officials and engineers have warned for decades of a growing crisis with the aging systems that handle the billions of gallons of water flowing from toilets, tubs and washing machines across the country every day. —Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026

Balanzat notes that lint-shedding items like towels, for example, should not accompany flannel sheets inside of the washing machine. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026

Appliance pro Brian Shaunfield says seal issues are especially a concern for front-loading washing machines. —Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026

This may mean refraining from long, hot showers, opting for no-cook meals, and running heat-producing appliances like the washing machine, dryer, and dishwasher less often. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 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