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 5-foot-6-inch robot shuffled to the dishwasher, pulled the door handle and slid a fork—tines up, naturally—into the silverware holder.

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Maintenance is straightforward: The pan is dishwasher safe, metal utensil-friendly and can handle steel wool.

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As I pull yet another stubby naked fork from the dishwasher, unsheathed from its housing by the sani-heat, I recognize the clock is ticking.

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You can also ask: “Play a recent podcast featuring Serena Williams” or “My dishwasher isn’t draining. What should I check first?”

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

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