machine washable

adjective

: able to be washed in a washing machine without getting damaged or ruined

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Now going for 69 percent off, these shorts are cute, breathable, and most importantly, machine washable. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 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. 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 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 14 May. 2026.

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