washing machine

noun

: a machine for washing
especially : one for washing clothes and household linen

Examples of washing machine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Our testers slept on these pillows for a month, giving them high marks for durability and support, even after a few spins in the washing machine. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024 Hard water can be softened in several ways, including boiling water for cooking and drinking, which is effective with some types of hard water; attaching water filters to your faucets to catch the impurities, and using water softeners in your washing machine. USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024 There’s a whole web of companies that play an important role in enabling the leading-edge and mature chipmakers to make the tiny pieces of silicon that go into our phones, fridges and washing machines. Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 21 Mar. 2024 Care Instructions: Despite rain jackets being made for rainy weather, not all are safe to toss in the washing machine. Maya Polton, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024 The cleaning solution refill bottles pop right in and the reusable pad can be thrown in the washing machine when dirty. Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2024 Plus, the blanket is safe to toss in the washing machine on cold and tumble dry on low heat. Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024 Just throw them in the washing machine on cold and tumble dry on low. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024 This can be effectively done by using the hot water option on the washing machine and by drying the load on the highest heat drying cycle. USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1754, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of washing machine was circa 1754

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“Washing machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washing%20machine. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

washing machine

noun
: a machine used especially for washing clothes and household linen

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