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

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The age and condition of the pipes, quantity of coffee grounds being placed down the drain, along with what else is being put down there, such as grease, starchy foods, or even flushable wipes, play a role, says Vandepoll. Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026 The front corner across from the entry door houses the wet bathroom with shower and flushable cassette toilet. New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2025 The category of flushable wipes has just over 33% household penetration. Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 The campground features flushable toilets, potable water, hot showers and a communal fire pit. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for flushable

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Feb. 2026.

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