Dishwater: meaning, definitions and examples
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dishwater
[ ˈdɪʃˌwɔːtər ]
domestic term
Dishwater refers to the dirty water that remains after washing dishes. This water typically contains grease, soap residues, and food particles. It is often disposed of after the washing process is complete.
Synonyms
dirty water, soapy water.
Examples of usage
- Please don't leave the dishwater in the sink.
- The dishwater was full of remnants from last night's dinner.
- She poured the dishwater out onto the garden.
- After washing the plates, he ran the dishwater down the drain.
Translations
Translations of the word "dishwater" in other languages:
🇵🇹 água de louça
🇮🇳 बर्तन धोने का पानी
🇩🇪 Geschirrspülwasser
🇮🇩 air pencuci piring
🇺🇦 посудомийна вода
🇵🇱 woda do mycia naczyń
🇯🇵 食器洗いの水
🇫🇷 eau de vaisselle
🇪🇸 agua de lavar platos
🇹🇷 bulaşık yıkama suyu
🇰🇷 식기 세척수
🇸🇦 مياه غسل الأطباق
🇨🇿 voda na mytí nádobí
🇸🇰 voda na umývanie riadu
🇨🇳 洗碗水
🇸🇮 voda za pomivanje posode
🇮🇸 uppþvottavatn
🇰🇿 ыдыс жуатын су
🇬🇪 ჭურჭლის დაბანის წყალი
🇦🇿 qab-qacaq yuyulan su
🇲🇽 agua para lavar platos
Etymology
The word 'dishwater' is a compound noun formed from the words 'dish' and 'water'. The term 'dish' comes from the Old English 'disc', which refers to a plate or shallow bowl used for serving or cooking food. The word has roots in Proto-Germanic '*diskō' and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. 'Water', on the other hand, can be traced back to the Old English 'wæter', which has its origins in Proto-West Germanic '*watar'. Historically, the combination of 'dish' and 'water' has been used to describe the post-washing state of the liquid left after cleaning utensils and dishes. This term has been part of household vocabulary for centuries, highlighting the everyday tasks associated with maintaining a clean kitchen environment.