Meanings
Possibly coined circa mid-1920s for the advertising of Lever Brothers "Lux" brand dishwashing soap.[1]
How to pronounce "dishpan hands":
AU
Hands which are rough, reddish, and dry, as from irritation and chafing caused by immersion in hot water mixed with detergent.
Example Sentences
1
After washing the dishes all day, she ended up with dishpan hands.
2
Her dishpan hands were a result of constantly being in contact with hot water and soap.
3
He complained about his dishpan hands after doing the dishes at the restaurant.
4
To prevent dishpan hands, she always wore gloves while doing the dishes.
5
The harsh chemicals in the dish soap caused her to develop dishpan hands.
