washing machine

noun

: a machine for washing
especially : one for washing clothes and household linen

Examples of washing machine in a Sentence

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Ovens, ranges, washing machines, and dryers should all be reserved for nighttime use if possible, and Powers agrees. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 July 2025 Just vacuum or shake it out to keep it looking its best all season long (not washing machine safe). Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025 Appliances, including dishwashers, washing machines, stoves and refrigerators, have already been getting more expensive, with prices rising by 0.8% in both April and May, the highest monthly increase in nearly four years, according to Consumer Price Index data. Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 11 July 2025 The cover can easily be removed and thrown in the washing machine for easy cleaning. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for washing machine

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1754, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of washing machine was circa 1754

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“Washing machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washing%20machine. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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washing machine

noun
: a machine used especially for washing clothes and household linen

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