washing-up

nounA2 · Elementary

The act of cleaning plates and cups after a meal.

Meanings of «washing-up»

1. noun

the act of cleaning plates and cups after a meal

I always do the washing-up after dinner every night.

2. noun

the dirty dishes waiting to be washed

There was a huge pile of washing-up in the sink.

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Synonyms and similar words

dishwashing

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