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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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The manager ordered more sanitizer and bleach during the inspection, and the dishware was corrected to be washed manually until the dishwasher has more sanitizer.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Made of feldspar porcelain, the mugs are dishwasher and microwave-safe.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
The beaters are dishwasher-safe and easily removed with the press of a button.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Dishwasher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishwasher. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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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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