Dishwashing

/ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or process of washing dishes or cookware, typically after a meal.

I spent the evening doing dishwashing after the dinner party.

A task or chore that involves cleaning dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.

Dishwashing is often considered the least favorite household chore.

The activity of using a dishwasher or handwashing dishes to maintain cleanliness.

With a busy schedule, I prefer dishwashing with a dishwasher rather than by hand.

Combination of 'dish' + 'washing', from the act of washing dishes.

do the dishes

To wash the dirty dishes after eating.

washing up

Another term for dishwashing, often used informally.

dishes to wash

Refers to the dirty dishes that need cleaning.

dish

A shallow, typically round container used for eating or serving food.

utensil

An implement or tool, especially used for cooking.

cleaning

The process of removing dirt or impurities.

Doing the dirty work.

After the party, it was all about the dishwashing.

Kitchen duty.

I got stuck with dishwashing duty this week.