Pronunciation: /ˈwɑʃərˌʌpər/
noun A person who washes dishes or other items in a kitchen
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
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.
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.
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