washing machine
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of washing machine
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Zhongji Innolight is the result of a 2017 merger between Suzhou Innolight Technology, an optical module maker that was seeking new funding, and Shandong-based Zhongji Equipment, a washing machine motor maker with low margins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
They have had to shell out thousands of dollars for repairs, including replacing the washing machine and dishwasher, Conrad said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026
According to a 2020 survey by Federal Reserve and University of Chicago economists, the tariffs forced washing machine prices up by nearly 12%, or about $86 each.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
On the side of a highway on the outskirts of Havana, vendors sell bags of charcoal and makeshift braziers, some fashioned from old washing machine drums.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
The washing machine is a squat cylinder of white enamel.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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