Washing ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Washing ( noun )

1. The act of cleaning something with water and usually soap or detergent.
2. A quantity of clothes, linens, etc. that have been washed and are ready to be dried.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english wæscung, gerund of wæscan "to wash".

Examples:

1. She was doing the washing in the laundry room.
2. He offered to do the washing up after dinner.
3. The washing machine was on its last legs and needed to be replaced.
4. The washing was hung out to dry on the clothesline.
5. The detergent is specially formulated for hand washing delicate fabrics.

(As a verb)

Washing ( verb )

1. The act of cleaning something with water and usually soap or detergent.
2. A quantity of clothes, linens, etc. that have been washed and are ready to be dried.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english wæscung, gerund of wæscan "to wash".

Examples:

1. She was doing the washing in the laundry room.
2. He offered to do the washing up after dinner.
3. The washing machine was on its last legs and needed to be replaced.
4. The washing was hung out to dry on the clothesline.
5. The detergent is specially formulated for hand washing delicate fabrics.