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washing machine
noun
: a machine for washing
especially
: one for washing clothes and household linen
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Pull them on to keep your feet toasty, then throw them in the washing machine for easy care.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Regularly cleaning a Swedish dishcloth, whether by hand, in the dishwasher, or in the washing machine, ensures these eco-friendly paper towel alternatives stay sanitized for as long as possible.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
Bunny continues the track while filling up his drink and dancing around the washing machine.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
This approach connects the spin cycle to tangible benefits, like saving time and energy, that justify the higher price of the washing machine.
—Ryan Dohrn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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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 7 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
washing machine
noun
: a machine used especially for washing clothes and household linen
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