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

Why would anyone want to destroy lovely old houses, the same houses that made Kensington so desirable, and replace them with buildings that resembled a pile of washing machines 30 floors high? — Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026

Remember that blankets need enough space in the washing machine drum to move freely and rinse adequately, so don’t add a throw to a heavy or already packed laundry load. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026

Most of us start the washing machine without thinking much about what happens next. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Appliance plans cover your refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, washing machine, dryer and garbage disposal. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1754, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for washing machine

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Kids Definition

washing machine

noun

: a machine used especially for washing clothes and household linen