Washing (Noun)
Meaning 1
The work of cleansing (usually with soap and water).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The washing of the clothes took all morning to complete.
- She spent hours doing the washing and ironing for the family.
- The washing machine broke down during the rinse cycle.
- Washing the dishes after dinner was her least favorite chore.
- The hotel provided a washing service for guests who needed it.
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Meaning 2
Garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The washing hung on the line to dry in the warm sunshine.
- She sorted the washing into different piles before putting it in the washing machine.
- The washing machine was filled to capacity with dirty clothes and towels.
- He took the washing out of the dryer and folded it neatly to put away.
- The hotel provided a washing service for guests who needed their clothes cleaned quickly.