waaier

waaier is a Dutch noun that primarily refers to a washing machine, a household appliance used for cleaning clothes by agitation with water and detergent. The word is also used in the verb phrase 'wassen', meaning to wash, especially in the context of laundry. It can denote a specific washing machine model, a household appliance, or the act of washing clothes.

In informal Dutch, waaier can also describe a washer’s wardrobe or a set of washing facilities, such as a laundry room. In some regional dialects of Belgium and the Netherlands, waaier may be used to refer to a washing-up basin or sink, although this usage is less common. It is not used in English as a counterpart of "washer"; the English term for the appliance is simply "washing machine," whereas "Waaier" may appear in German contexts as a brand name or as a Misspelling of "Waehrer."

The word has been adopted in product branding and marketing in Europe where Dutch or German is spoken. For example, "Waaier Eco" could be a marketing slogan for an energy‑saving washing machine. While rarely used outside of Dutch‑speaking areas, it occasionally appears in news articles exploring household technology trends.

Because of its governmental and EU regulation context, products bearing the name Waaier may need to comply with the EU's CE marking, guaranteeing safety, environmental impact, and energy efficiency. Thus, waaier remains a commonplace, neutral term in everyday Dutch conversations concerning household laundry goods.