How to Use washing machine in a Sentence

washing machine

noun
Definition of washing machinenext
  • The soap, the washing machine, the sewing basket, the tools.
    — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
  • The mop heads were easy to wash by hand and in the washing machine.
    — Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
  • This one has a polyester fill and can be washed in the washing machine.
    — Gabrielle Hondorp, Popular Mechanics, 9 June 2020
  • These can be washed in the washing machine and dried in the dryer.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 26 May 2021
  • To wash the dress, simply toss it in the washing machine.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
  • When the bag needs a refresh, send it for a spin in the washing machine.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2023
  • If a washing machine is in or near the room, add 5 pints.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2023
  • Both sides are the same and they can be washed in the washing machine without the use of bleach.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 17 Mar. 2021
  • His washing machine had smashed through to lay face down in the grass.
    — Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2023
  • All of the covers can unzip off the foam and go in the washing machine.
    — Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2023
  • To wash the beanie, simply pop out the headlight and toss it in the washing machine.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
  • It should be washed in the washing machine and the robe has a hood to keep your ears covered.
    — Tim Kohut, BGR, 2 June 2021
  • These can go in the washing machine but should be air dried.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 June 2020
  • And when you're done, just remove the scrub pads and toss them in the washing machine to be used again.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2022
  • It can be washed in the washing machine and is very simple to clean.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 8 Apr. 2021
  • The sheets are easy to clean, too—just throw them in the washing machine to give them a quick refresh.
    — Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Cloth masks can be washed in the washing machine or with soap or bleach to keep it clean.
    — Alison Steinbach, azcentral, 18 June 2020
  • Pull them on to keep your feet toasty, then throw them in the washing machine for easy care.
    — Isabel Garcia, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
  • They can be stripped off the duvet and tossed in the washing machine, then dried in the dryer.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 13 Aug. 2023
  • To clean, wash in the washing machine with cold water and air dry.
    — Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The body is made with a recycled polyester that's easy to throw in the washing machine to clean.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Plus: put your pillows in the washing machine two to four times a year.
    — Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 10 Nov. 2020
  • Today, all of that stuff gets erased in the washing machine.
    — Washington Post, 3 May 2021
  • Plus, the mop comes with two extra pads, which can be cleaned in the washing machine and used again.
    — Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Just throw it in the washing machine and tumble dry on low heat.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Just throw them in the washing machine on cold and tumble dry on low.
    — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Seal the bag tightly and store it near your washing machine for at least 24 to 48 hours.
    — Christin Perry, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Clothes like the shooter wore were in a washing machine.
    — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2024
  • But for the most part, an at-home washing machine on a gentle cycle using cold water is a safe bet.
    — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Hand-Wash Only Both experts agree that plastic curtains or liners shouldn’t be placed in the washing machine; instead, those should be hand-washed.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025

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