washing

US /ˈwɑː.ʃɪŋ/

UK /ˈwɑː.ʃɪŋ/

1.

the act of cleaning something with water and, typically, soap or detergent

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She spent the morning doing the washing.

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The car needs a good washing.

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laundry cleaning laundering ablution scrubbing

2.

clothes, linen, etc., that are to be or have been washed

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Hang the washing out to dry.

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There's a pile of clean washing on the bed.

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laundry washables linen clothes

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wash wash out washing-up washing machine washing powder wash up wash down