Washer-Upper

A2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈwɑʃərˌʌpər/

Definitions of washer-upper

noun A person who washes dishes or other items in a kitchen

Example Sentences

A1 My sister is a good washer-upper after dinner.

A2 I don't mind being the washer-upper at work parties.

B1 As the designated washer-upper, I make sure all the dishes are clean before leaving.

B2 The washer-upper in our household rotates each week to share the responsibility.

C1 The professional washer-upper at the restaurant ensured that all the dishes were spotless.

C2 Being a washer-upper at the catering event requires efficiency and attention to detail.

adjective Describing someone who is responsible for washing dishes or other items

Example Sentences

A1 I am the washer-upper in my family, so I always do the dishes after dinner.

A2 She is a great washer-upper, always making sure everything is clean and tidy in the kitchen.

B1 As the designated washer-upper for the evening, I knew I had a big task ahead of me.

B2 The washer-upper in the restaurant worked quickly and efficiently to clean up after the busy dinner rush.

C1 Being a washer-upper at the event was exhausting, but I felt a sense of accomplishment afterwards.

C2 The washer-upper in the catering company was praised for their attention to detail and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Examples of washer-upper in a Sentence

formal The washer-upper diligently cleaned all the dishes after the dinner party.

informal I'll be the washer-upper tonight since you cooked dinner.

slang I hate being the washer-upper after a big meal.

figurative In the office, she was always the washer-upper, taking care of tasks that no one else wanted to do.

Grammatical Forms of washer-upper

past tense

washed-up

plural

washer-uppers

comparative

more washer-upper

superlative

most washer-upper

present tense

wash-up

future tense

will wash-up

perfect tense

have washed-up

continuous tense

is washing-up

singular

washer-upper

positive degree

washer-upper

infinitive

to wash-up

gerund

washing-up

participle

washed-up

Origin and Evolution of washer-upper

First Known Use: 1950 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'washer-upper' originated in British English as a colloquial term to refer to someone who washes dishes or does the washing up after a meal.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'washer-upper' has become more commonly used in informal settings to describe the act of washing dishes rather than a specific person who does the task.