washing machine
noun
: a machine for washing
especially
: one for washing clothes and household linen
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The washing machine uses less water, less agitation, higher spin speeds, and cooler temperatures to wash laundry in a shorter amount of time.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
When you're pressed for time, the quick wash cycle on your washing machine seems like a great idea.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
The latest washing machines require roughly 75 percent less water than their forebears.
—Alexander C. Kaufman, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
Your neighbor is liable for the damage caused by his leaking washing machine.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
When you're pressed for time, the quick wash cycle on your washing machine seems like a great idea.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
The latest washing machines require roughly 75 percent less water than their forebears.
—Alexander C. Kaufman, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
Your neighbor is liable for the damage caused by his leaking washing machine.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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 28 Jun. 2025.
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