washing

noun
UK: /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/
US: /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/

  1. The activity of cleaning clothes or other items with water and soap.

    1. I do the washing every Saturday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The washing machine broke, so I have a pile of washing to do by hand. [ ] [ ]

  2. Clothes, sheets, etc., that have been washed or are waiting to be washed.

    1. The washing is hanging on the line. [ ] [ ]
    2. I need to bring the washing in before it starts raining this afternoon. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

laundry ablution
washing verb

  1. Present participle of wash: cleaning something with water and soap.

    1. She is washing the dishes now. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was washing his car when I saw him, covered in soap suds. [ ] [ ]
washing adjective

  1. Used for cleaning.

    1. This washing powder is very effective. [ ] [ ]
    2. I need some new washing-up liquid for the dishes after dinner. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "washing" in English means: The activity of cleaning clothes or other items with water and soap., Clothes, sheets, etc., that have been washed or are waiting to be washed..

The phonetic transcription of "washing" is /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "washing": laundry, ablution.

Example usage of "washing": "I do the washing every Saturday.". More examples on the page.