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washing-up

/ˌwɒʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/US/ˌwɑʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/

washing-up noun: the act of washing dishes etc; dishwashing.

Noun

washing-up (uncountable)

  1. (UK) The act of washing dishes etc; dishwashing.
    • I’ll do the washing-up if you put it all away.
    Synonyms:
    dishwashing

Adjective

washing-up (not comparable)

  1. (UK) Of or relating to washing dishes.
    • This washing-up liquid is kinder to my hands than that one.

Synonyms of washing-up

Words formed from washing-up

Phrases with washing-up

Questions about washing-up

What does washing-up mean?
Washing-up means the act of washing dishes etc; dishwashing.
What part of speech is washing-up?
Washing-up can be a noun or an adjective.
How do you pronounce washing-up?
Washing-up is pronounced /ˌwɑʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/ (US).

Words near washing-up in the dictionary

  1. washing up
  2. washing your elbows
  3. washing-machine
  4. washing-machines
  5. washing-soda
  6. washing-up
  7. washing-up liquid
  8. washing-up liquids
  9. washings
  10. washington
  11. Washington cherry tree

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