flushable

adjective

flush·​able ˈflə-shə-bəl How to pronounce flushable (audio)
: suitable for disposal by flushing down a toilet

Examples of flushable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The lawsuit claims Costco falsely advertised their wipes as flushable, leading to damaged pipes, septic systems and other plumbing issues amongst customers. Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 1 July 2011 So, what’s the best way to address the flushable elephant in the room? Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2024 Currently under construction is a third tree house, dubbed the Trophy Tree House, which will have a Japanese tea room theme and be equipped with two futons, a flushable toilet, and a rooftop viewing area. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2024 The idea was to bring the best players on the PGA Tour together more often and reward them with $20 million prize funds, not to mention a new PGA Tour requirement to have flushable toilets on the course for player families. Doug Ferguson, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flushable 

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Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flushable was in 1973

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“Flushable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flushable. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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