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.

Examples of wash off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Aphids are small but easy to spot in high numbers and can be washed off the plant with a spray from a garden hose. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025

Sun-protective clothing with a UPF of 50+ offers consistent, long-lasting UV protection that doesn’t wash off or wear away like sunscreen. —Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 1 July 2025

Then, apply the water to dry, bare skin on your face, neck, and décolletage by spraying in a fast, sweeping motion, allowing the tan to develop for six hours before washing off. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 June 2025

Environmental scientists say that any possible health risks posed by these chemicals likely increase with regular use and with products like hair relaxers, which remain on the skin instead of being washed off like a soap or shampoo. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 9 May 2025

Rhymes for wash off

• ashraf
• checkoff
• cutoff
• falloff
• handoff
• kickoff
• layoff
• liftoff
• markoff
• markov
• payoff
• playoff