washing machine
noun
: a machine for washing
especially
: one for washing clothes and household linen
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Hopefully, your washing machine isn’t as far gone as mine was.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
For major appliances like washing machines, improvements in energy and water efficiency may eventually outweigh the benefits of keeping older models running.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
After taking too many trips through the washing machine to count, these have only gotten softer over time.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Many curtain panels can go in the washing machine, but always check the label instructions first.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
For major appliances like washing machines, improvements in energy and water efficiency may eventually outweigh the benefits of keeping older models running.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
After taking too many trips through the washing machine to count, these have only gotten softer over time.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Many curtain panels can go in the washing machine, but always check the label instructions first.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for washing machine
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“Washing machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washing%20machine. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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