dishwasher

noun

dish·​wash·​er ˈdish-ˌwȯ-shər How to pronounce dishwasher (audio)
-ˌwä-
1
: a worker employed to wash dishes
2
: a machine for washing dishes

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Various cleaning supplies, including dish towels on prep tables and dishwasher sanitizer, had no concentration of sanitizer, according to the report. Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025 For example, while many kitchen appliances are made of nonporous materials, dishwasher drainage pipes can attract mold—and that’s a problem that can’t be resolved with a bottle of bleach. Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025 Cruz is, and he's partnered with Finish Ultimate dishwasher detergent ahead of traveling to New Orleans next month. Ryan Morik, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025 Made from 18/10 stainless steel, the utensils never need polishing and can go in the dishwasher, saving you valuable cleanup time. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dishwasher 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of dishwasher was in the 15th century

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“Dishwasher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishwasher. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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dishwasher

noun
dish·​wash·​er ˈdish-ˌwȯsh-ər How to pronounce dishwasher (audio)
-ˌwäsh-
: a person or a machine that washes dishes

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