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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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
Mr Goldsmith said they had done a good job of keeping it away from the road, by shooing it with a washing-up bowl.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2021
I do wonder if Josiah helped with the washing-up.
From New York Times ● Oct. 24, 2021
"Litter bins and public toilets can't cope with camping waste and our wild plants are adversely affected by washing-up water."
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2021
Madame Babushkinov was furious to discover that their “hotel” was really a barracks, a single large hall with cots all in a row, and a washing-up room they would have to share.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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