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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They now know how super John McGinn is, that no Scotland means no party and that washing-up liquid is one of the most important items on a trip of this kind.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
At night they settled into a routine where Finn was responsible for getting water and the washing-up but apart from that, could read.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2024
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
I do wonder if Josiah helped with the washing-up.
From New York Times ● Oct. 24, 2021
“Tell him to stay away,” she said as I set my plate in the washing-up tub.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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