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

From there, washing grapes is quite easy. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026

One out of two faucets were unable to dispense hot water at the bar’s ware washing sink. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026

The body-skimming jersey fabric will keep you cool and comfy, plus it's designed to withstand washing and drying. —Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026

After months of daily washing with hot soapy water and a bristle brush, the plastic straw was ready to go. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026

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