English Explanatory Dictionary

dishwasher

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A machine for washing dishes.
  2. Someone who washes dishes, especially one hired to wash dishes in a restaurant.
  3. A European bird, the wagtail.
  4. A bird, the restless flycatcher (Myiagra inquieta).

Pronunciation

/ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ En-us-dishwasher.oga EN-AU ck1 dishwasher.ogg

Word forms

dishwasher dishwashers

Etymology

From Middle English dysche wescheare, equivalent to dish + washer.

Synonyms

dishy

Related words

pearl diver

Derived words

dishwasherable dishwasher detergent dishwasher proof dishwasher-safe dishwasher salt purple monkey dishwasher
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