washing-up
Britishnoun
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the washing of dishes, cutlery, etc, after a meal
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dishes and cutlery waiting to be washed up
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( as modifier )
a washing-up machine
Example Sentences
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For Stacie this list of responsibilities leaves her mind feeling like a washing-up bowl that's being filled up throughout the day.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Other than those, there were only sweets, toilet paper, washing-up liquid and a few other random, non-edible items.
From Reuters ● Nov. 14, 2023
An investigation into how "green" household products such as washing-up liquid are has been launched following concerns shoppers are being "misled".
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2023
I do wonder if Josiah helped with the washing-up.
From New York Times ● Oct. 24, 2021
When they arrived at the washing-up spot, Jinny was disappointed to realize she wouldn’t really be able to join in, since Loo didn’t know how to swim yet.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
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