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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Unlike many actual cat beds, the Kyoto's soft sherpa bed insert also has a zip-off, washable cover. Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024 Consider laying down extra washable rugs, like hallway runners, in the winter to make cleaning them easier and keep feet warmer. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024 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 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 24 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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