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dishwasherAn electric machine for washing dishes automatically

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: An electric machine for washing dishes automatically

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪʃˌwɑːʃər/

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

An electric machine for washing dishes automatically
💡 Concept

An electric machine for washing dishes automatically

The wild mosher becomes a gentle dishwasher!
🎵 Rhyme

The wild mosher becomes a gentle dishwasher!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdɪʃˌwɑːʃər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/

🌳Etymology

Rootdish + wash
Suffix--er

🎵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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