machine washable
adjective
: able to be washed in a washing machine without getting damaged or ruined
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Schrader suggests washing rubber or plastic toys in the sink with mild soap and water, or placing them in the dishwasher or washing machine if they’re labeled machine washable.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
These are also machine washable, meaning despite coffee spills and the general wear and tear of a fitful sleeper, these can be properly cleaned in the wash.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Apr. 2026
The material is sturdy and machine washable, and the padded straps are comfy on the shoulder.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The simple waistcoat and matching shorts feature pockets, come fully lined, and are machine washable for easy wear.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
These are also machine washable, meaning despite coffee spills and the general wear and tear of a fitful sleeper, these can be properly cleaned in the wash.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Apr. 2026
The material is sturdy and machine washable, and the padded straps are comfy on the shoulder.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The simple waistcoat and matching shorts feature pockets, come fully lined, and are machine washable for easy wear.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for machine washable
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“Machine washable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/machine%20washable. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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