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 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 16 Nov. 2024.

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washing machine

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

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