washing machine

noun

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

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And when you’re finished wearing it for the day, throw it in the washing machine for easy care. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 The airy design is easy to toss in the washing machine and instantly refreshes your bed without adding bulk. — Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026 Tossing your shoes in the washing machine isn’t always an option, but using an ultraviolet (UV) shoe sanitizer is. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 This is especially true of vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and dishwashers—and the dishwasher should be cleaned about once a month, starting with the filter. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for washing machine

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1754, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of washing machine was circa 1754

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washing machine

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

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