Word
dishwasher
Phoneticsdish·wash·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɝ/
UK/dˈɪʃwɒʃɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a machine that washes plates, glasses, and cutlery for you. It is a common kitchen appliance in many homes.
n. an electrical appliance used for cleaning dishware and cutlery automatically. Can also refer to a person employed to wash dishes in a restaurant or commercial kitchen.
Examples
“I always load the dishwasher after we finish dinner.”
“The kitchen staff includes two chefs, a server, and a dishwasher who works the evening shift.”
“Modern energy-efficient dishwashers use significantly less water than washing a full load of plates by hand, making them a more sustainable choice for high-volume households.”
Examples
simple
“I always load the dishwasher after we finish dinner.”
contextual
“The kitchen staff includes two chefs, a server, and a dishwasher who works the evening shift.”
complex
“Modern energy-efficient dishwashers use significantly less water than washing a full load of plates by hand, making them a more sustainable choice for high-volume households.”
Etymology
From Middle English dysche wescheare, equivalent to dish + washer.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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