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

Includes a refillable cartridge, concentrate of Bona Hard-Surface Floor Cleaner, Lemon Mint Scent and a washable Bona Microfiber Cleaning Pad. Buy Bona Spray Mop Air for $24.99. —Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025

Some art sets are nontoxic and come with washable paints or other materials. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2025

These washable, reusable towels come with their own storage bag and carabiner, so each member of your family can attach one to their bag. —Terri Peters, Parents, 16 June 2025

Most paper napkins, such as these festive ones, can be composted, but consider getting reusable towels for cleaning up, or washable napkins to elevate your tablescape. —Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025

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