Home › Words › D › dishwaterdishwaterdishwater · noun — water that dishes and cooking utensils have been washed in.Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Among words judged in Lexicurio's Arena, dishwater ranks #7,540 of 43,225 for Qualifying.EtymologyFrom dish + water.nounWater that dishes and cooking utensils have been washed in.e.g.“The dishwater drained away slowly.”Anything dull and lacking interest or flavour.e.g.“This season's offerings are nothing but dishwater.”Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.dishwash 77% match — To wash dishes and other dishware. vs dishwater →dishwashing 74% match — The act of cleaning the dishware. vs dishwater →dishwatery 73% match — Resembling dishwater. vs dishwater →dishwasher 72% match — A machine for washing dishes. vs dishwater →dishpan 71% match — A large basin or pan with a flat bottom in which dishes are washed. vs dishwater →washdish 70% match — A washbowl; a basin for washing. vs dishwater →potwasher 70% match — A person who washes pots and dishes, especially in a restaurant; a dishwasher. vs dishwater →dishes 68% match — Dishwashing vs dishwater →