washing up

/ˈwɑʃɪŋ ˌʌp/
noun
  1. The act of washing dishes, glasses, and utensils after a meal.
    • After dinner, it's your turn to do the washing-up.
    • I hate doing the washing-up, but I don't mind cooking.
    • She filled the sink with hot water for the washing-up.
  2. The dishes and utensils that need to be washed after a meal.
    • He left the washing-up on the counter for someone else to handle.
    • We need to buy a new brush for the washing-up.
    • There's a pile of washing-up in the kitchen sink.
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