washing

noun

wash·​ing ˈwȯ-shiŋ How to pronounce washing (audio)
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.
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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 See All Example Sentences for washing

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of washing was in the 13th century

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“Washing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washing. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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washing

noun
wash·​ing ˈwȯsh-iŋ How to pronounce washing (audio)
ˈwäsh-
: articles washed or to be washed

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