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washing machine

/ˈwɒʃɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

A washing machine is a large household appliance used to wash clothes, towels, and linens automatically. It uses water, detergent, and mechanical action to clean fabrics during different timed cycles.

Exemplos

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1

I need to put my dirty shirts in the washing machine before we leave.

I need to put my dirty shirts in the washing machine before we leave.

2

Each residential unit is equipped with a high-efficiency washing machine.

Each residential unit is equipped with a high-efficiency washing machine.

3

The washing machine is acting up and making a loud banging sound.

The washing machine is acting up and making a loud banging sound.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
washing machine
Verb
wash
Adjetivo
washable
Relacionado
washer
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'ing' in 'washing' as the sound of the water splashing inside the 'machine'.

Quiz rápido

The clothes are dirty; please put them in the _______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: washing machine

Exemplos

1

I need to put my dirty shirts in the washing machine before we leave.

everyday

I need to put my dirty shirts in the washing machine before we leave.

2

Each residential unit is equipped with a high-efficiency washing machine.

formal

Each residential unit is equipped with a high-efficiency washing machine.

3

The washing machine is acting up and making a loud banging sound.

informal

The washing machine is acting up and making a loud banging sound.

4

The widespread adoption of the electric washing machine revolutionized domestic labor in the 20th century.

academic

The widespread adoption of the electric washing machine revolutionized domestic labor in the 20th century.

5

Our latest model of washing machine reduces water consumption by thirty percent.

business

Our latest model of washing machine reduces water consumption by thirty percent.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
washing machine
Verb
wash
Adjetivo
washable
Relacionado
washer

Colocações comuns

load the washing machine load the washing machine
automatic washing machine automatic washing machine
front-loading washing machine front-loading washing machine
empty the washing machine empty the washing machine
repair a washing machine repair a washing machine

Frases Comuns

put a load in the washing machine

put a load in the washing machine

run the washing machine

run the washing machine

out of the washing machine

out of the washing machine

Frequentemente confundido com

washing machine vs dishwasher

A dishwasher is for cleaning plates and cutlery, while a washing machine is for cleaning clothes.

washing machine vs dryer

A dryer removes moisture from clothes using heat, whereas a washing machine uses water to clean them.

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Notas de uso

In North America, the word 'washer' is frequently used as a shorthand for 'washing machine'. It is a countable noun and almost always takes the definite article 'the' when referring to the one in your home.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes say 'clothes machine' or 'wash machine'. While understandable, 'washing machine' or 'washer' are the standard terms.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'ing' in 'washing' as the sound of the water splashing inside the 'machine'.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old English 'wascan' (to wash) and the Latin 'machina' (device or structure).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one washing machine, two washing machines Used with compound verbs like 'load', 'run', and 'unload'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, having a private washing machine is seen as a standard household necessity rather than a luxury.

Quiz rápido

The clothes are dirty; please put them in the _______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: washing machine

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drawer

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fridge

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dryer

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