dishwashing
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of dishwashing
First recorded in 1850–55; dish ( def. ) + washing ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Thirty minutes into their dishwashing shifts at a First Watch restaurant west of Chicago, the two had cleaned dozens of plates, utensils, cutting boards and cups, making them ready to be used again.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
One of her jobs is making sure the fluid levels are correct in the dishwashing machine.
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
It’s easier to break for dishwashing at defined stop points, like when the turkey goes in the oven or the salad dressing in the refrigerator.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023
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
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