dishwasher

[dish-wosh-er, -waw-sher]

noun

1. a person who washes dishes.

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

dishwasher

/ ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə /

noun

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

2. a person who washes dishes, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of dishwasher¹

First recorded in 1520–30; dish + washer

Example Sentences

“The Pantry’s dishwashers, cooks, and servers — with more than 300 years of service between them — never gave up,” Petersen said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Once casseroles are in the oven and soups are humming on the stove, I clear scraps, load the dishwasher, and wipe counters.

From Salon

Maria sold the bike and fled to the US, where she is now working as a dishwasher in New York.

From BBC

Advised to make himself useful, Matthew quickly gets promoted from Oliver’s unofficial dishwasher to his unofficial documentary director.

From Los Angeles Times

While seeking acting jobs, the trade publication reported, Tana started as a dishwasher at the Villa Capri restaurant in Hollywood, before eventually becoming the maitre d’ at La Scala in Beverly Hills.

From Los Angeles Times