washing
pronunciation
How to pronounce washing in British English:
UK [ˈwɒʃɪŋ]
How to pronounce washing in American English:
US [ˈwɑːʃɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
- garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
Word Origin
- washing (n.)
- Old English wæscing "action of washing clothes," verbal noun from wash (v.). Meaning "clothes washed at one time" is from 1854. Washing machine attested from 1754.
Example
- 1. Nappy washing services have the highest footprint of all .
- 2. And washing fresh produce removes little more than surface dirt .
- 3. At 8 am I start washing vegetables .
- 4. Washing clothes , ice-skating and doing many other things .
- 5. Prewashing includes washing each bottle with a water jet .