Definitions for Washing
ˈwɒʃ ɪŋ, ˈwɔ ʃɪŋwash·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. wash, washing, lavationnoun

   the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

2. laundry, wash, washing, washablesnoun

   garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. washingnoun

   The action of the verb to wash

2. washingnoun

   Clothing, bed linen or soft furnishings that have been, are currently being, or are to be washed; laundry.

3. washingnoun

   The residue after an ore, etc, has been washed

4. washingnoun

   the liquid used to wash an ore

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Washing

   of Wash

2. Washingnoun

   the act of one who washes; the act of cleansing with water; ablution

3. Washingnoun

   the clothes washed, esp. at one time; a wash

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Washing

   Washing is a method of cleaning, usually with water and often some kind of soap or detergent. Washing both body and clothing is an essential part of good hygiene and health. Often people use soaps and detergents to assist in the emulsification of oils and dirt particles so they can be washed away. The soap can be applied directly, or with the aid of a washcloth. People wash themselves, or bathe periodically. infants, the sick, and people with disabilities are bathed by a caregiver, but those that can wash themselves often do so. Often a shower or a bathtub is used for washing. People bathe naked under most circumstances, and commonly do so in the privacy of their home. In Europe, some people use a bidet to wash their external genitalia after using the toilet, as opposed to using toilet paper. More frequent is washing of just the hands, e.g. before and after preparing food and eating, after using the toilet, after handling something dirty, etc. Hand washing is important in reducing the spread of germs. also common is washing the face, which is done after waking up, or to keep oneself cool during the day. Brushing one's teeth is also essential for hygiene and is a part of washing. 'Washing' can also refer to the washing of clothing or other cloth items, like bed sheets, whether by hand or with a washing machine. It can also refer to washing one's car, by lathering the exterior with car soap, then rinsing it off with a hose, or washing cookware.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. washingverb

   Verb form of the word wash

   Washing up liquid is a product with a scent.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 18, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Garment
   • White Goods
   • Work

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Washing' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1597

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Washing' in Nouns Frequency: #2244

How to pronounce Washing?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Washing in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Washing in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Washing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Washing in a Sentence

1. Deborah Birx:

   The president wanted everyone to know where this virus is so that people would be aware if they were gonna travel to that area, that that area had a very significant amount of COVID-19 or the coronavirus, and so its really to make Americans aware about traveling to New York, but also make it clear to the people who are in that area to protect them selves following the guidelines, to really stay home and really hunker down, stay at home and really follow the washing of your hands and not touching your face.

2. Anne Schuchat:

   The coronavirus that we're talking about is a respiratory virus. It's spread in a similar way to the common cold or to influenza. It's spread through coughs and sneezes, so those everyday sensible measures that we tell people to do every year with the flu are important here -- covering your cough, staying home when you're sick and washing your hands.

3. Van Avermaet:

   First we need to protect Richie but then I should be able to play my card, it's going to be like being in a washing machine.

4. Kristen Nordlund:

   We know there is still much to be done to stop the spread of COVID-19 and end the pandemic. We are still seeing far too many new cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, as we look forward to the spring, it's important to continue practicing prevention measures that we know work -- vaccinating, wearing a mask in public, indoor settings, staying home when you are sick, and washing your hands frequently.

5. Nikwax McLean:

   I always say to wash your gear based on how often you’re using it, if you’re camping every weekend in the summer, I would recommend washing your sleeping bag at least once in the middle of the season and then definitely at the end of the season before you store it for the winter.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Washing
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Washing
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Washing
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Washing