Dishwasher

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃər/

Definitions of dishwasher

noun a machine used for washing dishes

Example Sentences

A1 I use the dishwasher to clean my dishes.

A2 My dishwasher broke down, so now I have to wash dishes by hand.

B1 The dishwasher is a convenient appliance that saves time and effort.

B2 I prefer to use eco-friendly detergent in my dishwasher.

C1 The new dishwasher model has advanced features for better cleaning.

C2 The dishwasher malfunctioned due to a clogged filter.

Examples of dishwasher in a Sentence

formal The dishwasher is an essential appliance for keeping your kitchen clean and organized.

informal I always make sure to load the dishwasher after dinner so I don't have to wash dishes by hand.

slang I'll just toss these in the dishy and let it do the work.

figurative She's like a dishwasher, always cleaning up after everyone else's messes.

Grammatical Forms of dishwasher

• past tense: dishwashed
• plural: dishwashers
• comparative: more dishwasher
• superlative: most dishwasher
• present tense: dishwashes
• future tense: will dishwasher
• perfect tense: have dishwashed
• continuous tense: is dishwashing
• singular: dishwasher
• positive degree: dishwasher
• infinitive: to dishwasher
• gerund: dishwashing
• participle: dishwashed

Origin and Evolution of dishwasher

First Known Use: 1858 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'dishwasher' originated from the combination of 'dish' and 'washer', referring to a machine or person that washes dishes.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'dishwasher' referred to a person who washed dishes by hand. With the invention of the mechanical dishwasher in the late 19th century, the term came to be used for the machine itself.