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 large foundation labs including OpenAI are fueling demand for high-quality training data—often gathered by real people recording themselves doing everyday tasks like folding laundry, loading dishwashers or making coffee.

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There is also no dishwasher and no dryer.

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The space also has a dishwasher plus a washer and dryer.

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GE Appliances, which also makes products such as refrigerators, ovens and dishwashers, said it expects to begin production of washers and combination washer-dryers in Louisville in early 2027.

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Don't run your dishwasher unless it is full, and choose an eco-setting if you can.

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