washing machine

American  

noun

• washing machines
  plural

1. an apparatus, especially a household appliance, for washing clothing, linens, etc.

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washing machine British  

noun

1. a mechanical apparatus, usually powered by electricity, for washing clothing, linens, etc

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• washing machines
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of washing machine

First recorded in 1790–1800

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Example Sentences

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washing machine

Emissions reductions can be made, for example, by using AI to schedule a washing machine to run when solar electricity is abundant, Singh said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Inside the black silhouette of a farmhouse, a pristine white washing machine appears at an almost monumental scale, set against flat fields of saturated color.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

While fixing the plastic connectors on his washing machine struts, which are like suspension rods for the appliance, he first printed a test part and then made adjustments before printing the rest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

As a practical matter, the current market value of one’s home is irrelevant to the decision whether to buy a new washing machine or toaster.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

Just around the corner, in the entryway, the washing machine sits up against the wall.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

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