dish
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Plural
dishwashers
1
someone whose job is to wash dishes
- After finishing dinner, the dishwasher quickly cleared the table and loaded the dirty dishes into the machine.
- He worked as a dishwasher during college to help pay for his tuition and living expenses.
- The restaurant hired a new dishwasher to keep up with the high volume of orders on busy nights.
- As a dishwasher, she often found herself working late hours but appreciated the fast-paced environment.
- The dishwasher's role is crucial in maintaining cleanliness and efficiency in the kitchen during peak hours.
2
an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.
A dishwasher is a kitchen appliance used to clean dishes, pots, pans, and utensils automatically. It works by spraying water and detergent onto the items inside the machine, then rinsing and drying them. Dishwashers typically have multiple racks to hold different types of dishes and adjustable settings to control water temperature and wash cycles. They are popular for saving time and effort in cleaning, especially for large families or households that frequently use dishes. Dishwashers help to ensure dishes are cleaned thoroughly and hygienically with minimal manual work.
- He pressed the "start" button on the dishwasher and walked away.
- She loaded the dirty dishes into the dishwasher after dinner.
- The dishwasher is energy-efficient, saving water and electricity.
- The dishwasher's control panel has intuitive buttons for easy operation.
- The new dishwasher has a quick wash cycle for small loads.
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