washable

adjective

wash·​able ˈwȯ-shə-bəl How to pronounce washable (audio)
ˈwä-
: capable of being washed without damage
washability noun

Examples of washable in a Sentence

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This trio from Quince is made from a washable Mulberry silk and comes in three neutral hues. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024 Isko offers versatility and creativity with Isko Iconic, a line of rigid and stretch fabrics with different washable finishes. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2024 While cold water should be the default when doing laundry, there are some times, such as when someone has been sick, when hot water is required to ensure washable items are thoroughly clean. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024 My mother and the nurses started using two lightweight, washable fleece blankets, free gifts that had arrived one day from the National Wildlife Federation. Sage Mehta, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for washable 

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of washable was in 1821

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“Washable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washable. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

washable

adjective
wash·​able ˈwȯsh-ə-bəl How to pronounce washable (audio)
ˈwäsh-
: capable of being washed without damage
a washable silk
washability noun

Medical Definition

washable

adjective
wash·​able ˈwȯsh-ə-bəl How to pronounce washable (audio)
1
: capable of being washed without damage
2
: soluble in water
washable ointment bases

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