washing-up
1 of 1noun/ˈwɑʃɪŋ ʌp/
1
the activity of washing the dishes, glasses, etc. particularly after a meal
- After dinner, the washing-up took longer than expected because of the large number of plates and utensils.
- She prefers to do the washing-up right away to prevent any stubborn stains from setting in.
- The washing-up was made easier with the help of a dishwasher, but they still rinsed the dishes first.
- He always volunteers for the washing-up after family meals, believing it’s the least he can do to help.
- The washing-up duty was split between the siblings to make it fair and manageable.