washing machine

American  

noun

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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Etymology

Origin of washing machine

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

On the floor in front of the washing machine there was a huge stack of dirty clothes.

From Literature

Schaeffler is hoping to use robots in its own factories – for example, to load freshly made parts from conveyor belts into washing machines, prior to packaging them for shipment.

From BBC

A few days later, they found the equipment-room key in some teacher’s washing machine, and Mom told the principal and the noon aide they had to write me an apology.

From Literature

"You are steaming, boiling the bed sheets - we even got a new washing machine," she said.

From BBC

The room she found herself in was a washing machine full of all the things that had filled the house.

From Literature