dishwasher
noun
dish·wash·er
ˈdish-ˌwȯ-shər 
-ˌwä-
1
: a worker employed to wash dishes
2
: a machine for washing dishes
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Due to their unwieldy shape, crystal decanters are hard to situate securely in a dishwasher, and rocks glasses are tough but fragile.
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The bathroom was updated, and amenities included an open kitchen, a dishwasher and ample storage.
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The agitator snaps on and blends your shake smoothly without a whisk ball, so there’s nothing extra to clean (or lose in the dishwasher).
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Among all modern-day appliances, the dishwasher stands out as one of the most convenient inventions.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
The bathroom was updated, and amenities included an open kitchen, a dishwasher and ample storage.
—Matt Yan, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The agitator snaps on and blends your shake smoothly without a whisk ball, so there’s nothing extra to clean (or lose in the dishwasher).
—SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
Among all modern-day appliances, the dishwasher stands out as one of the most convenient inventions.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dishwasher
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“Dishwasher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishwasher. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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dishwasher
noun
dish·wash·er
ˈdish-ˌwȯsh-ər
-ˌwäsh-
: a person or a machine that washes dishes
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