dishwasher

American  

[dish-wosh-er, -waw-sher] / ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃ ər, -ˌwɔ ʃər /

noun

1. a person who washes dishes.

2. a machine for washing dishes, kitchen utensils, etc., automatically.

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dishwasher British  

/ ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə /

noun

1. an electrically operated machine for washing, rinsing, and drying dishes, cutlery, etc

2. a person who washes dishes, etc

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Etymology

Origin of dishwasher

First recorded in 1520–30; dish + washer

Example Sentences

Back in the kitchen, Dad and Aunt Melissa are singing an off-tune rendition of American Pie, except they’ve adjusted the lyrics to describe window treatments and dishwasher racks.

From Literature

“If you let me help,” Bat said, bargaining now, “I’ll promise to scrape all the extra food off my plate from now on and put it in the dishwasher after dinner.”

From Literature

The bungalow is outfitted with a dishwasher and washer and dryer; Adams pays $2,340 in rent including utilities.

From Los Angeles Times

I put her bowl in the dishwasher and sponge off the table.

From Literature

The girls bounded out of their chairs, placed their dishes in the dishwasher, and headed for the door.

From Literature