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

After washing, use a sharp knife to cut completely through the fruit on either side of the seed. —Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025

Liss contends Bergmann breached the contract in four ways, including excessive power washing, using muriatic acid without telling Liss of the risks, not using appropriate materials and methods for cleaning the terrace, and not properly training or supervising the employees. —Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025

The plates are removable, so the machines can still be used for normal washing/dyeing processes. —Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025

Self-serve Genie Car Wash opens at Twin Peaks Plaza The self-serve Genie Car Wash, at the site of a former full-service car washing operation, opened April 21 in Poway’s Twin Peaks Plaza. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 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