washable

adjective

wash·​able ˈwȯ-shə-bəl 

ˈwä-

: capable of being washed without damage

washability

ˌwȯ-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

ˌwä-

noun

Examples of washable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It’s also equipped with a washable pre-filter and an internal HEPA filter that lasts up to one year. —Laura Lu, Ms, Health, 29 Nov. 2024

These dusters feature a slim flat base covered with a washable and reusable microfiber cloth that can slide under the bottom of appliances, picking up dust and other debris that has collected. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024

Flat paints tend to come off more easily and are less washable. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024

The sturdy, easily washable bags went viral on TikTok and Instagram earlier this year, contributing to another significant boost in sales. —Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing washable

• machine washable

Kids Definition

washable

adjective

wash·​able ˈwȯsh-ə-bəl 

ˈwäsh-

: capable of being washed without damage

a washable silk

washability

ˌwȯsh-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

ˌwäsh-

noun

Medical Definition

washable

adjective

wash·​able ˈwȯsh-ə-bəl 

1

: capable of being washed without damage

2

: soluble in water

washable ointment bases