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

Key Ingredients: Kakadu plum oil, coconut extract, safflower oil How to Apply: The oil can be used on wet hair after washing, or on dry hair between wash days. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024

Dad wasn’t changing diapers, cooking, cleaning and washing up and all that stuff. —Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024

Smith is also grateful for the shower trailers, portable toilets, hand washing stations and extra generators provided by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the state's Office of Emergency Medical Services, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). —Dr. Sejal Parekh, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2024

Among the violations in May were several out of order appliances, no soap at a hand washing station, and too many people in the whirlpool. —Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024

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

Kids Definition

washing

noun

wash·​ing ˈwȯsh-iŋ 

ˈwäsh-

: articles washed or to be washed