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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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 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 7 Feb. 2025.

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washing machine

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

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