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washing machine
noun
: a machine for washing
especially
: one for washing clothes and household linen
Examples of washing machine in a Sentence
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Likewise, don't fill your washing machine more than three-quarters full.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Keep the area rug clean with an upright or robot vacuum or roll it up and run it through the washing machine for a deep clean.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Then separately wash the cloths in the washing machine with warm water and a mild detergent.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
In fact, there are even mark downs on Samsung appliances, like washing machines, dryers, refrigerators and other products for your household.
—Rudie Obias, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1754, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of washing machine was
circa 1754
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“Washing machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washing%20machine. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
washing machine
noun
: a machine used especially for washing clothes and household linen
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