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Definition of dishwasher

dishwasher

/ˈdɪʃˌwɑː.ʃɚ/
dish · wash · er
Plural:dishwashers
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dishwasher Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A household or commercial appliance designed to automatically wash, rinse, and often dry dishes, cutlery, and cooking utensils.

Example

"After dinner, she loaded the dirty plates into the dishwasher and added detergent before starting the cycle."

2

A person employed to wash dishes and clean cooking equipment, typically in a restaurant or commercial kitchen.

Example

"He started his career in the culinary industry working as a dishwasher at a local diner."

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• Nearby Words

dishrag
dishtowel
dishware
dishwasher
dishwashing
dishwater
disillusion

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the mid-19th century as a compound of 'dish' and 'washer'. Initially referring to a person employed to wash dishes, it was later adopted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to describe the automated cleaning machine.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dishwasher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dishwasher
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