dishwashing
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of dishwashing
First recorded in 1850–55; dish ( def. ) + washing ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The environmental assessment found that approximately 85 to 97 percent of the total impact of manual dishwashing comes from water consumption.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Restaurant operators advertised tens of thousands of dishwashing jobs last year, making them one of the industry’s most-sought positions, according to labor market analytics firm Lightcast.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
When the dishwashing machine finishes, the pans, plates, glasses and flatware are especially hot.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025
We sprayed them down with hot water and put them in the industrial dishwashing machine, where they were cleaned and sanitized.
From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2024
Mom wears dishwashing gloves and is scrubbing down our television.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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