Definition

A place where vehicles are cleaned, usually with water and soap, either by machines or by people.

Example

I took my car to the carwash to get it cleaned before the road trip.

Conversation

Hey, do you want to go to the carwash this weekend?

Sure! My car could really use a good clean.

Great! I heard there's a new carwash that opened nearby.

Awesome! Let's check it out and make our cars shine.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carwash → It is formed from "car" (from Old North French *carre*, meaning a wheeled vehicle) and "wash" (from Old English *wæscan*, meaning to cleanse with water). The word "carwash" refers to a place where a car is cleansed or washed.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'wheeled vehicle' ('car') being 'cleansed' ('wash') — that's what a carwash is all about.

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