dishwasher — An electric machine for washing dishes automatically
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An electric machine for washing dishes automatically
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪʃˌwɑːʃər/
Korean meaning: 설거지를 자동으로 해주는 전기 기계
Korean pronunciation: **디**쉬와셔
Example Sentences
- My mom finally bought a dishwasher, so now I can't use 'doing dishes' as an excuse to avoid homework.
- The dishwasher broke down right before the dinner party.
- He started as a dishwasher but now owns three restaurants.
dishwasher
NOUN//ˈdɪʃˌwɑːʃər//
An electric machine for washing dishes automatically
💡 Concept
An electric machine for washing dishes automatically
🎵 Rhyme
The wild mosher becomes a gentle dishwasher!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈdɪʃˌwɑːʃər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/
🌳Etymology
Rootdish + wash
Suffix--er
Origin
'dish(접시)'와 'wash(씻다)', 그리고 'er(~하는 사람/것)'이 결합된 합성어로, 말 그대로 접시를 씻는 기계나 사람을 뜻합니다.
🎵Rhyme
washermosher
washer
mosher
🔗Collocations
load the dishwasher
run the dishwasher
empty the dishwasher
dishwasher safe
dishwasher detergent
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom finally bought a dishwasher, so now I can't use 'doing dishes' as an excuse to avoid homework.”
“The dishwasher broke down right before the dinner party.”
“He started as a dishwasher but now owns three restaurants.”
“This cup is not dishwasher safe, so please wash it by hand.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
dish cleanerwashing machinekitchen appliance
Antonyms
hand washingmanual cleaning
Related
kitchenappliancecleaningdishesdetergentsink
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