car wash

noun

1
: an area or structure equipped with facilities for washing automobiles
2
US : an event at which people pay to have their cars washed to raise money for some purpose

Examples of car wash in a Sentence

Our church is having a car wash tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Their facility also hosts a variety of events ranging from scout meetings to North Harford cheerleading’s annual car wash. Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024 Authorities added that Gledhill was allegedly seen in video footage cleaning her vehicle and visiting a car wash. Nicole Acosta, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 This was originally devised for off-roading but can also be useful for scenarios like maneuvering in a car wash. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 After learning about the organization and its mission, Williams. has solicited donations at the car wash. Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for car wash 

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of car wash was in 1915

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“Car wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/car%20wash. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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