dishwater
noun
dish·wa·ter
| \ ˈdish-ˌwȯ-tər
, -ˌwä-\
, -ˌwä-\
Definition of dishwater
: water in which dishes have been or are to be washed
Examples of dishwater in a Sentence
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Wipeable materials like tile were designated to protect small areas from sprays of grease or dishwater. — Lexi Mainland, Los Angeles Times, "One-Step Makeover: How a new backsplash can dramatically transform the look of your kitchen," 22 Aug. 2019 Watching any given frame of this series, which has earned Emmy nominations for directing and cinematography, is frequently like looking through a pool of dirty dishwater. — Todd Vanderwerff, Vox, "Ozark’s muddy season 2, explained in 11 incomprehensible screenshots," 1 Sep. 2018 Grain bowls can be a symphony of flavor — or dull as dishwater. — Carrie Dennett, The Seattle Times, "Grain bowls are trending. Here’s how to make your own.," 28 Nov. 2018 There is a stove and refrigerator and a bucket under the sink for catching dishwater. — Nina Sovich, WSJ, "The New Outdoor Getaway: Landscapes That Have Been ‘Rewilded’," 20 Sep. 2018 The return of Premier League football couldn't have come soon enough, with football fans forced to endure a week of pointless international friendlies that were, for the most part, as dull as dirty dishwater. — SI.com, "6 of the Best Moments From a Potentially Decisive Weekend of Premier League Action," 2 Apr. 2018 With no running water, buckets of urine and dishwater were out in the open. — Christopher Harress, AL.com, "Three dead as Mobile mourns fallen police officer," 21 Feb. 2018 Residents also are asked to refrain from tasks that use a large amount of water, such as using the dishwater or washing machine. — Littice Bacon-blood, NOLA.com, "St. John Parish schools closed Thursday amid water pressure concerns," 3 Jan. 2018 Modern-day gangster films remain likely to feature diner scenes, and Jack Kerouac’s meticulous descriptions of the stench of dishwater and counters pocked with knife marks are, in Michael Stern’s mind, immortal. — Ryan P. Smith, Smithsonian, "The Mystique of the American Diner, from Jack Kerouac to “Twin Peaks”," 31 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dishwater.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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dishwater
noun
English Language Learners Definition of dishwater
: water in which dishes have been or are going to be washed
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