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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Plus, the inner pot and lid are dishwasher safe, making cleanup a breeze. Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025 Dishwasher The dishwasher is another cleaning instrument that won’t automatically clean itself. Matt Fuchs, Time, 21 Apr. 2025 This method involves opening the dishwasher door slightly when the clean cycle finishes and draping a dishtowel over the door so most of the towel is inside the dishwasher. Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025 If one dish needed to go into the dishwasher or an area had crumbs that needed cleaning, a family member or I would complete the job. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dishwasher

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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 3 May. 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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