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

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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

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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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. Superintendent Donna McMullan:

   For the most part, our community trusts the leaders in Jefferson City Schools to make decisions that are in the best interest of our students and staff, our school leaders are focused on establishing a culture that promotes the importance of wearing face coverings along with other recommended mitigation strategies, which include social distancing and frequent hand washing.

2. Stephanie Ricker Schulte:

   After 2000, after the so-called bubble burst, 'dot-com' came to represent American hubris and greed, especially outside the U.S., my favorite example of this is an article published in Germany that described Internet executives washing their car with champagne.

3. Anthony Rossi:

   Heat is going to make the bacteria grow. It’s not hot enough to sterilize them, it’s really the washing with soap and water (that you need) — and with hot water, especially, because it’s going to help loosen that dirt and sebum and really get rid of bacteria.

4. Fatima Bibi:

   It's very difficult to live like this, everything comes from this water. Everything. Drinking, cooking, cleaning, washing.

5. Jo Gilchrist:

   But I’m fighting this with all I’ve got, and I’m starting to walk again. Two weeks ago, they said I might be able to walk for an hour or two a day— like grocery shopping, washing up and hanging the washing out.

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