Washing has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
"She spent an hour doing her laundry to complete the washing before going out."
2
garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
"The washing machine is currently running to clean my shirts and towels."
3
The action of the verb to wash
"She spent an hour washing her car before it started raining."
In plain English: Washing is the act of cleaning something by rubbing it with water and soap to get rid of dirt.
"The washing smells like fresh soap and sun-dried linen."
Verb
1
present participle of wash
"The washing machine is currently spinning to dry the clothes."
In plain English: Washing means cleaning something by rubbing it with water and soap to remove dirt.
"She is washing the dishes in the kitchen sink."
Example Sentences
"The washing smells like fresh soap and sun-dried linen."
noun
"The washing machine is ready to be loaded with dirty clothes."
noun
"After the long hike, he started his evening routine of washing dishes."
noun
"She avoided doing her washing until she could get help from her neighbor."
noun
"She is washing the dishes in the kitchen sink."
verb
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Origin
The word washing comes from Middle English and Old English roots meaning the act of cleaning something by rubbing it in water. It entered modern usage as a standard noun describing this common household chore.