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US/ˈdɪʃˌwɑː.ʃər/
UK/ˈdɪʃˌwɒ.ʃə/
a machine that washes plates, cups and other kitchen items; also a person who washes dishes in a restaurant
In context
Please put your dirty cups in the dishwasher before you leave.
The apartment comes with a new dishwasher and a washing machine.
He worked as a dishwasher in a restaurant to pay for his classes.
Words that go with dishwasher
verb + noun
- load the dishwasherCan you load the dishwasher after dinner?
- empty the dishwasherI always empty the dishwasher in the morning.
- run the dishwasherDo not run the dishwasher when it is half empty.
noun + noun
- dishwasher safeCheck that the plates are dishwasher safe.
verb + preposition
- put it in the dishwasherJust put it in the dishwasher; it will come out clean.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
wash machineCorrect: dishwasher