wash off
phrasal verb
washed off; washing off; washes off
1
: to clean (something) by using water
Wash the mud off the bikes before you put them away.
2
: to be able to be removed or cleaned by washing
This makeup washes off easily.
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Stay alert for mites and scale insects to wash off as needed.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Water from washing off rice contains nutrients and microorganisms that boost plant growth and improve soil fertility.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
My participation in this harmful farce left a stink on me that won’t soon wash off.
—Vincent Schiraldi, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
Because these aren’t sprays, your day doesn’t have to end with washing off sticky formulas.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 24 June 2025
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Water from washing off rice contains nutrients and microorganisms that boost plant growth and improve soil fertility.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
My participation in this harmful farce left a stink on me that won’t soon wash off.
—Vincent Schiraldi, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
Because these aren’t sprays, your day doesn’t have to end with washing off sticky formulas.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 24 June 2025
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“Wash off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wash%20off. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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