washing

noun

wash·​ing ˈwȯ-shiŋ How to pronounce washing (audio)
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.
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The window washing robot utilizes up to 5,500Pa of suction to stay locked on while its dual-sided nozzles apply a cleaning solution to make your glass shine. PC Magazine, 19 Apr. 2025 Leave on for at least 10 minutes before washing, or sleep on it overnight. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025 Pet Supplies Just like your dog needs a regular bath to keep odors at bay, their supplies need washing too. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025 The Middle Eastern market was cited after having no paper towels in dispensers at the meat department’s hand washing sink. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for washing

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of washing was in the 13th century

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“Washing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washing. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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washing

noun
wash·​ing ˈwȯsh-iŋ How to pronounce washing (audio)
ˈwäsh-
: articles washed or to be washed

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