washing

noun

wash·​ing ˈwȯ-shiŋ 

ˈwä-

1

: the act or action of one that cleanses with water

2

: material obtained by washing

3

: articles washed or to be washed : wash

Examples of washing in a Sentence

These shirts will look great even after repeated washings.

Recent Examples on the Web

And finally, fabrics that tolerate frequent washing without losing their recovery. —Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025

As such, 2026 attendees will find separate stations for hand washing and water bottle refills. —Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025

Most black jeans and slacks can be worn more than once between washings. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025

Sacramento County health inspectors shut down the Sacramento coffee shop after finding three live German cockroaches in the water heater closet, on the pipes behind the warewashing sink and under the ware washing drain board. —Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing washing

• do the washing-up
• put the washing out
• washing machine
• washing powder
• washing soda
• washing-up liquid

Rhymes for washing

• quashing
• sloshing
• squashing
• brainwashing
• handwashing
• whitewashing

Kids Definition

washing

noun

wash·​ing ˈwȯsh-iŋ 

ˈwäsh-

: articles washed or to be washed