washable

1 of 2

adjective

wash·​able ˈwȯ-shə-bəl 

ˈwä-

: capable of being washed without damage

washability

ˌwȯ-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

ˌwä-

noun

washability

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noun

wash·​abil·​i·​ty ˌwȯshəˈbilətē 

ˌwäsh-, 

ˌwȯish-

: the quality or state of being washable

Examples of washable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The seat pad and insert are machine-washable, and a vibration function is included. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

This washable silk mini is nearly identical to McRae’s — with a V-neckline, spaghetti straps, and above-the-knee hem. — Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Some covers are machine-washable, though removable doesn’t always mean machine-safe. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

This method can be used safely on almost all types of washable fabric. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1821, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing washable

• machine washable

Kids Definition

washable

adjective

wash·​able ˈwȯsh-ə-bəl 

ˈwäsh-

: capable of being washed without damage

a washable silk

washability

ˌwȯsh-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

ˌwäsh-

noun

Medical Definition

washable

adjective

wash·​able ˈwȯsh-ə-bəl 

1

: capable of being washed without damage

2

: soluble in water

washable ointment bases