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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Overdoing it on Dryer Balls and Essential Oils The washing machine isn’t the only option for keeping clothes smelling good. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 Bonvicini acquired each pair of jeans for around $20 and spent $14 reworking them before washing them in her home washing machine. Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024 On site, their teams use non-electrical washing machines that use biodegradable soap and only two ounces of water instead of half a liter, which is what usually takes to wash a single glass. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 In 2018, the Trump administration imposed significant tariffs on thousands of products — including washing machines, solar panels, steel and aluminum — from various countries, notably China, Canada, Mexico, and countries within the European Union. Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for washing machine 

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 17 Nov. 2024.

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washing machine

noun
: a machine used especially for washing clothes and household linen

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