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dishwasher

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/ˈdɪʃˌwɔːʃər/ · dish-wash-er

A machine used for washing dishes automatically.

Meanings

nounformal

A machine used for washing dishes automatically.

ایک ایسا مشین جو برتنوں کو خود بخود دھوتی ہے۔

ڈش واشر

dish washer

Synonyms

cleaning machineautomatic dishwasherkitchen applianceصفائی کی مشینخودکار ڈش واشرکچن اپلائنس

Antonyms

hand washingmanual cleaningہاتھ سے دھونادستی صفائی

Common Collocations

  • high-efficiency dishwasher
  • countertop dishwasher
  • integrated dishwasher

Example Sentences

I put all the dirty dishes in the dishwasher.

میں نے تمام گندے برتن ڈش واشر میں رکھ دیے۔

main ne tamaam gande bartan dish washer mein rakh diye.

The dishwasher is a great time-saver.

ڈش واشر وقت کی بچت کا بہترین ذریعہ ہے۔

dish washer waqt ki bachat ka behtareen zariya hai.

After dinner, we simply load the dishwasher.

کھانے کے بعد، ہم آسانی سے ڈش واشر کو لوڈ کرتے ہیں۔

khana ke baad, hum aasani se dish washer ko load karte hain.

Easily Confused With

dish:A dish refers to a plate or container for food, while a dishwasher is a machine that cleans these dishes.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'dish' being 'washed' by a machine.

Imagine a shiny machine that cleans all your dishes.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "dish + washer" — a machine that washes dishes

First known use: 1920s

The term 'dishwasher' has been used since the early 20th century, referring to a mechanical device for cleaning dishes.