washed up; washing up; washes up
1
: to be deposited by or as if by a swell of waves
seaweed washed up on the shore
2
: to wash one's face and hands
3
British
: to wash the dishes after a meal
Examples of washup in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Naveen Kumar, CNN Underscored, 23 Sep. 2020
The old washup area became a walk-in pantry A half-wall divides the kitchen from the family room.
—Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, 5 July 2012
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Alas, even with his son washed up in hospital, even while processing the revelation that his son is addicted to drugs, Robert’s most salient emotion is his jealousy.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for washup 
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Noun
To clean your face, either at the gym or back home, Kiehl’s face wash and moisturizer are an invigorating step in any washup routine.
—Naveen Kumar, CNN Underscored, 23 Sep. 2020
The old washup area became a walk-in pantry A half-wall divides the kitchen from the family room.
—Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, 5 July 2012
Verb
The Return follows Odysseus (Fiennes) who washes up on the shores of Ithaca after 20 years away, haggard and unrecognizable.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Alas, even with his son washed up in hospital, even while processing the revelation that his son is addicted to drugs, Robert’s most salient emotion is his jealousy.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for washup
Dictionary Entries Near washup
Cite this Entry
“Washup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washup. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share