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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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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
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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 17 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
washing machine
noun
: a machine used especially for washing clothes and household linen
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