car wash
noun
1
: an area or structure equipped with facilities for washing automobiles
2
US
: an event at which people pay to have their cars washed to raise money for some purpose
Examples of car wash in a Sentence
Our church is having a car wash tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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After learning about the organization and its mission, Williams. has solicited donations at the car wash.
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Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024
The ReCharge by Gelson’s mini-mart will offer an indoor lounge with free WiFi, restrooms, night time security, car wash and pup pad for use while cars are charging.
—Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 8 Oct. 2024
For a while the lights at the car wash were turned off at night to discourage groups from gathering, but now they are being left on again, the man said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2024
According to police, Kelso was not an employee of the car wash.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024
The ReCharge by Gelson’s mini-mart will offer an indoor lounge with free WiFi, restrooms, night time security, car wash and pup pad for use while cars are charging.
—Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 8 Oct. 2024
For a while the lights at the car wash were turned off at night to discourage groups from gathering, but now they are being left on again, the man said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2024
According to police, Kelso was not an employee of the car wash.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Car wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/car%20wash. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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