washing machine
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of washing machine
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Bylett and his wife have had to make changes, including cooking all their meals in advance of heatwaves to avoid using hot appliances in high temperatures and avoiding putting the washing machine on.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
They have had to shell out thousands of dollars for repairs, including replacing the washing machine and dishwasher, Conrad said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026
The worker uncurls its claw-like fingers, daintily grips the basket by its edges and walks it over to a conveyor that will send it through an industrial washing machine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
According to a 2020 survey by Federal Reserve and University of Chicago economists, the tariffs forced washing machine prices up by nearly 12%, or about $86 each.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
"After all,” he added defensively, "I bought you a washing machine for Montclair. I can’t have washing machines scattered all along the Atlantic seaboard, you know.”
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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