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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Once you’re done eating, the inner bowl and lid can go in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.
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Anja Webb, Parents, 11 July 2025
An expert explains whether or not the orientation of your silverware in the dishwasher matters.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Select major appliances, including refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers, are up to 40 percent off until Wednesday, July 9.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 8 July 2025
Avoid doing anything to heat or agitate plastic, so quit putting plastic containers in the microwave and kiddie cups in the dishwasher.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 7 July 2025
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Anja Webb, Parents, 11 July 2025
An expert explains whether or not the orientation of your silverware in the dishwasher matters.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Select major appliances, including refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers, are up to 40 percent off until Wednesday, July 9.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 8 July 2025
Avoid doing anything to heat or agitate plastic, so quit putting plastic containers in the microwave and kiddie cups in the dishwasher.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 7 July 2025
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 22 Jul. 2025.
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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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