washing

/ˈwɑʃɪŋ/

/ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

Other forms: washings

Definitions of washing

1. noun

   the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
   synonyms: lavation, wash

   types:

   bathing, washup

   the act of washing yourself (or another person)

   ablution

   the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels

   dishwashing, washup

   the act of washing dishes

   washing-up

   the washing of dishes etc after a meal

   window-washing

   the activity of washing windows

   rinse

   washing lightly without soap

   soak, soaking

   washing something by allowing it to soak

   laundering

   washing clothes and bed linens

   shower, shower bath

   washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle

   bath

   you soak and wash your body in a bathtub

   sponge bath

   you wash your body with a sponge or washcloth instead of in a bathtub

   Turkish bath, steam bath, vapor bath, vapour bath

   you sweat in a steam room before getting a rubdown and cold shower

   type of:

   work

   activity directed toward making or doing something
2. noun

   garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
   synonyms: laundry, wash, washables

   type of:

   garment

   an article of clothing

   household linen, white goods

   drygoods for household use that are typically made of white cloth