noun
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an electrically operated machine for washing, rinsing, and drying dishes, cutlery, etc
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a person who washes dishes, etc
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Etymology
Origin of dishwasher
Explanation
If you work as a dishwasher, your job involves cleaning the glasses, plates, bowls, and silverware at a restaurant or cafe. You're also a dishwasher if you volunteer to wash the dishes after dinner at home. Some dishwashers scrub pots, pans, and dishes by hand, while others simply load up the other kind of dishwasher — a machine that automatically cleans dishes. While a human dishwasher has to scrub to get the dishes clean, a mechanical dishwasher sprays extremely hot water to do the same job. This new and improved type of dishwasher was invented in the late 19th century.
Example Sentences
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Dishwasher Jacinto Antonio Herrera, 76, said that in his first job, at 7, he milked cows on a ranch in El Salvador.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2023
Dishwasher tabs are stashed in a stoneware canister from T.J.
From Washington Post • Mar. 3, 2020
The Tetra Dishwasher The Duo carafe, unfortunately, is much more at a prototype stage.
From The Verge • Jan. 6, 2019
Dishwasher prices have doubled from about $150 to $300 in 50 years.
From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2017
For thirty days—ninety meals—we will put the Fairy Dishwasher in your home, without charging you a penny.
From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose
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