washable

adjective

wash·​able ˈwȯ-shə-bəl How to pronounce washable (audio)
ˈwä-
: capable of being washed without damage
washability noun

Examples of washable in a Sentence

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With thick foam cushions, a machine-washable cover and a 330-pound capacity, this kids couch will hold up to the toughest play. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025 On the other hand, washable filters are designed to last for the lifetime of the equipment, as long as they are cleaned, dried, and reinstalled regularly. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025 If the set gets dirty after sitting through a storm, both seat cushions are machine-washable. Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025 Most of these liners and curtains are machine-washable, so toss them in the laundry once a month. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for washable

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of washable was in 1821

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“Washable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washable. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

washable

adjective
wash·​able ˈwȯsh-ə-bəl How to pronounce washable (audio)
ˈwäsh-
: capable of being washed without damage
a washable silk
washability noun

Medical Definition

washable

adjective
wash·​able ˈwȯsh-ə-bəl How to pronounce washable (audio)
1
: capable of being washed without damage
2
: soluble in water
washable ointment bases

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