dishwasher

noun

dish·​wash·​er ˈdish-ˌwȯ-shər How to pronounce dishwasher (audio)
-ˌwä-
1
: a worker employed to wash dishes
2
: a machine for washing dishes

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Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, dual ovens and dishwashers, stainless steel countertop and direct access to the staff elevator for easy catering. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025 There is no dishwasher or garbage disposal and no dining room for the moment. Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025 Water: Orleans and Jefferson parish officials are asking residents to minimize non-essential water usage like washing machines and dishwashers. Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025 Roll back energy-efficiency regulations for dishwashers, shower heads and gas stoves. Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for dishwasher 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of dishwasher was in the 15th century

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“Dishwasher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishwasher. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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dishwasher

noun
dish·​wash·​er ˈdish-ˌwȯsh-ər How to pronounce dishwasher (audio)
-ˌwäsh-
: a person or a machine that washes dishes

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