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

This allowed researchers to capture realistic dishwashing habits and usage patterns, leading to more accurate estimates than laboratory testing alone could provide.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026

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

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

After a second of standing quietly, he reaches down and picks up the dishwashing soap.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na