washing
word
/ˈwɑʃɪŋ/
WAH-shing
/wˈɒʃɪŋ/
WO-shing
Definition
Washing is the act of cleaning something with water, soap, or another liquid. It can also mean clothes that are being washed or need to be washed.
Usage & Nuances
Often uncountable when referring to the activity: 'Washing takes time.' In British English, 'the washing' commonly means clothes to be washed or being washed; in American English, 'the laundry' is more common. Common phrases include 'do the washing' and 'washing machine'.
Spanish: lavado - colada - ropa para lavarPortuguese (BR): lavagem - roupa para lavarPortuguese (PT): lavagem - roupa para lavarChinese (Simplified): 清洗 - 要洗的衣物Chinese (Traditional): 清洗 - 要洗的衣物Hindi: धुलाई - धुलने वाले कपड़ेArabic: غسل - غسيلBengali: ধোয়া - কাপড় ধোয়াRussian: мытьё - стиркаJapanese: 洗濯（せんたく） - 洗いVietnamese: giặt - việc giặt giũKorean: 세탁 - 빨래Turkish: yıkama - çamaşırUrdu: دھلائی - کپڑے dhonaIndonesian: mencuci - cucian
Example Sentences
I am washing the dishes now.
basic
The washing is in the basket.
basic
She does the washing every Saturday.
basic
I spent the whole morning doing the washing.
natural
Can you hang the washing out before it gets dark?
natural
There’s still some washing left if you want to help.
natural