dishrack

Wet plate holder

A dishrack is a frame or stand for holding dishes while they dry after washing.

Most dishracks sit beside the sink and have slots or pegs to keep plates upright and separated: Stack the plates in the dishrack.

Also spelled as two words: dish rack.

drying

drainboard

Ridged sink attachment

drainage · mat · ventilation · dripping · moisture · dampness · wet · damp · towel · absorbent

organization

compartments

Enclosed subdivisions within something

  • slotsNarrow elongated openings
  • tiersHorizontal arranged levels
  • sortingArranging into sequence

stacking · arrangement · placement · storage · space-saving · compact · foldable · collapsible · adjustable · expandable

utensils

cutlery

Eating implements collectively

forks · knives · spatulas · whisks · ladles · tongs · peelers · chopsticks

materials

stainless-steel

Rust-resistant iron alloy

chrome · coated · rust-resistant · silicone · wooden · mesh · non-slip · durable · lightweight · dishwasher-safe

dishes

plates

Flat eating dishes

  • bowlsDeep rounded containers
  • cupsSmall drinking containers
  • glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers

mugs · pots · pans · lids · tupperware · containers · saucers · platters · cookware · dinnerware

Opposites
dish drying vs. dish storage method

dishrackcupboard

Enclosed storage furniture

china cabinet · dish towel · dishwasher

Family

dish, rack, dishes, dished, dishing, dishy, racks, racked, racking

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G