dishwashing

American  

[dish-wosh-ing, -waw-shing] / ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃ ɪŋ, -ˌwɔ ʃɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of washing dishes.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or intended for washing dishes.

   different brands of dishwashing liquid.

Etymology

Origin of dishwashing

First recorded in 1850–55; dish ( def. ) + washing ( def. )

Example Sentences

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dishwashing

Households in Germany and North America volunteered to use one of three sponge types as part of their regular dishwashing routines while documenting how the sponges were used.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026

First Watch is his first dishwashing job, and he has been at it for five months.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026

Some of his duties also include dishwashing and clean up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 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

Tootie had on a pair of dishwashing gloves that went all the way up to her elbows.

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo