dishwasher

noun dish·wash·er \-ˌwȯ-shər, -ˌwä-\

: a person whose job is to wash dishes in a restaurant

: a machine that is used to wash dishes

Full Definition of DISHWASHER

: a worker employed to wash dishes

: a machine for washing dishes

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15th century

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