wash down
verb
washed down; washing down; washes down
1
: to move or carry downward by action of a liquid
especially
: to facilitate the passage of (food) down the gullet with accompanying swallows of liquid
pizza washed down with beer
2
: to wash the whole length or extent of
washed down and scrubbed the front porch
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This likeness extends to appearance in the weave, dye uptake and wash down.
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Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
Meager meals washed down with cloudy water sipped from moldy cups.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Order a hot cafe au lait, frozen cafe au lait, or hot cocoa to wash down your beignets.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
After taking care to wash down and sanitize any surfaces used to rinse the ribs or surfaces near the rinsing area, wash your hands with hot, soapy water for at least 20 seconds.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
Meager meals washed down with cloudy water sipped from moldy cups.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Order a hot cafe au lait, frozen cafe au lait, or hot cocoa to wash down your beignets.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
After taking care to wash down and sanitize any surfaces used to rinse the ribs or surfaces near the rinsing area, wash your hands with hot, soapy water for at least 20 seconds.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wash down
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“Wash down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wash%20down. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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