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washer

 

[ ˈwɒʃə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

household appliance

A washer is a machine designed to wash laundry, such as clothing, towels, and sheets, by using water and detergent. Washers come in various sizes and types, including top-loading and front-loading machines.

Synonyms

laundry machine, washing machine

Examples of usage

  • The washer is broken, so we have to go to the laundromat.
  • She threw her dirty clothes into the washer and added detergent.
Context #2 | Noun

person who washes

A washer is a person employed to wash clothes, especially in a commercial or industrial setting. Washers are responsible for sorting, washing, drying, and folding laundry.

Synonyms

cleaner, laundry worker

Examples of usage

  • The washer at the hotel ensures that all linens are clean and fresh.
  • My grandmother used to work as a washer in a textile factory.

Translations

Translations of the word "washer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 máquina de lavar

🇮🇳 वॉशिंग मशीन

🇩🇪 Waschmaschine

🇮🇩 mesin cuci

🇺🇦 пральна машина

🇵🇱 pralka

🇯🇵 洗濯機 (sentakki)

🇫🇷 machine à laver

🇪🇸 lavadora

🇹🇷 çamaşır makinesi

🇰🇷 세탁기 (setakgi)

🇸🇦 غسالة

🇨🇿 pračka

🇸🇰 práčka

🇨🇳 洗衣机 (xǐyījī)

🇸🇮 pralni stroj

🇮🇸 þvottavél

🇰🇿 кір жуатын машина

🇬🇪 სარეცხი მანქანა

🇦🇿 paltaryuyan maşın

🇲🇽 lavadora

Etymology

The word 'washer' originated from the Old English word 'wascan' which means 'to wash'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to both the machine used for washing clothes and the person who washes clothes. The concept of washing clothes has been essential throughout history as cleanliness and hygiene have always been valued in society.

See also: wash, washbasin, washing, washroom.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,717, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.