washing

noun

wash·​ing ˈwȯ-shiŋ 

ˈwä-

1

: the act or action of one that cleanses with water

2

: material obtained by washing

3

: articles washed or to be washed : wash

Examples of washing in a Sentence

These shirts will look great even after repeated washings.

Recent Examples on the Web

Regular washing helps remove any chemicals that may accumulate. —Arlene Blum, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

Compounding the problem, the sunken sub is near the edge of a sea floor cliff, and rolls under the shifting weight of the washing through its hull. —Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 June 2025

The new entity will also tackle power washing, graffiti removal, tree trimming, public space upkeep and even attempt to rebrand the region with a street banner program and public art. —Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025

In addition, employees of the gas station lacked knowledge of proper holding temperatures and ware washing procedures, a repeat violation.. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing washing

• do the washing-up
• put the washing out
• washing machine
• washing powder
• washing soda
• washing-up liquid

Rhymes for washing

• quashing
• sloshing
• squashing
• brainwashing
• handwashing
• whitewashing

Kids Definition

washing

noun

wash·​ing ˈwȯsh-iŋ 

ˈwäsh-

: articles washed or to be washed