dishwashing

[dish-wosh-ing, -waw-shing]

noun

1. the act of washing dishes.

adjective

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

   different brands of dishwashing liquid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dishwashing¹

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

Example Sentences

Tired of my drain on the household finances, one annoyed and practical room-mate hooked me up with a dishwashing gig at the restaurant where she waited tables.

From Salon

One of her jobs is making sure the fluid levels are correct in the dishwashing machine.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of his duties also include dishwashing and clean up.

From Los Angeles Times

I had to squeeze only a single drop of dishwashing liquid into my glass of water and the whole thing turned blue.

From Los Angeles Times

Her work area in Inglewood has air conditioning, but she said that the system isn’t powerful enough to cool a room filled with steamy dishwashing machines.

From Los Angeles Times