Dishwater

Pronunciation: /dɪʃ.wɔːtər/

Definitions of dishwater

noun water in which dishes are washed

Example Sentences

A1 I wash the dishes with dishwater.

A2 She accidentally spilled dishwater on the floor.

B1 After scrubbing the pots and pans, the dishwater was murky.

B2 The scent of the dishwater lingered in the kitchen.

C1 The dishwater had a greasy film on top after washing the greasy dishes.

C2 The dishwater was so hot, it steamed up the kitchen windows.

Examples of dishwater in a Sentence

formal The dishwater was still warm as I began scrubbing the plates.

informal Ew, the dishwater is so gross after washing all those dishes.

slang I accidentally spilled the dishwater all over the floor.

figurative Her personality was as dull as dishwater.

Grammatical Forms of dishwater

• plural: dishwaters
• comparative: more dishwater
• superlative: most dishwater
• present tense: dishwater
• future tense: will dishwater
• perfect tense: has dishwatered
• continuous tense: is dishwatering
• singular: dishwater
• positive degree: dishwater
• infinitive: to dishwater
• gerund: dishwatering
• participle: dishwatered

Origin and Evolution of dishwater

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'dishwater' originated from the combination of 'dish' and 'water' to refer to the water used for washing dishes.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'dishwater' has evolved to not only refer to the water used for washing dishes but also to describe something that is dull, uninteresting, or lackluster in color or quality.