washing machine
Definition
Noun: A home appliance designed to clean laundry (clothes and linens) automatically. It performs a complete wash cycle, typically including washing, rinsing, and spinning to remove water, with minimal manual intervention.
Usage
The term "washing machine" is a countable noun. It refers to the specific appliance itself. * You load dirty clothes into the washing machine. * A washing machine is an essential appliance in most homes. * The washing machine has finished its cycle.
Examples
- She put the towels in the washing machine and added detergent.
- Our old washing machine broke down, so we need to buy a new one.
- Modern washing machines are very energy-efficient.
Advanced Usage
- "to be in/on the washing machine": This phrase describes the state of laundry being cleaned.
- Your jeans are in the washing machine right now.
- "washing machine cycle": Refers to the specific program or series of operations (e.g., delicate, heavy-duty) the appliance runs.
- Select a cold washing machine cycle for those colors.
Variants and Related Words
- Washer (noun): A common informal synonym for "washing machine."
- I need to move the clothes from the washer to the dryer.
- Laundry machine (noun): A less common, but understandable, alternative term.
- Wash (verb, related action): The primary function the machine performs.
- This machine can wash a large load.
Synonyms
- Washer: The most direct synonym.
- Laundry appliance: A more general descriptive term.
Related Phrases
- Load the washing machine: To put clothes into the appliance.
- Can you load the washing machine before you leave?
- Unload/empty the washing machine: To take the clean, wet clothes out of the appliance.
- Don't forget to unload the washing machine; otherwise, the clothes will smell musty.
Noun
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a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically
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