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

No matter your hurry, overloading your washing machine will produce a headache of a different sort (and might even cost you more money). — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Space laundry is a rather active area of research today — astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) recently tested a space detergent, and the Chinese space program has developed a washing machine suitable for low-water use. — Rahul Rao, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026

They can be used wet or dry, then tossed in the washing machine and reused over and over again. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026

Mold Stain Remover Gel Cleaner is a heavy-duty solution designed to remove mold stains from various surfaces, including front loader washing machine seals, bathroom grout, showers, and caulk. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 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