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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Keep your dishwasher clean, and close obvious gaps to prevent rodents.
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Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
Regular cleaning, avoiding sharp utensils and placing silicone on the dishwasher’s top rack may help products last longer.
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may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
But there is a great island—big enough to absorb the sink, dishwasher, under-counter storage shelves, and several cushioned stools.
—Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Since 1998, more and more consumer products, from toys to dishwashers, use microchips and proprietary software protected by copyright.
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Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
Regular cleaning, avoiding sharp utensils and placing silicone on the dishwasher’s top rack may help products last longer.
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
But there is a great island—big enough to absorb the sink, dishwasher, under-counter storage shelves, and several cushioned stools.
—Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Since 1998, more and more consumer products, from toys to dishwashers, use microchips and proprietary software protected by copyright.
—Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dishwasher
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“Dishwasher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishwasher. Accessed 29 May. 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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