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

2 of 2

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

It’s made with breathable, sweat-resistant fabric and is even machine-washable. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026

Confitex said Intertek testing found its washable products matched or exceeded the absorbency of disposable equivalents. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

The goatskin leather is machine-washable and will not dry out or shrink. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

It’s maintained the same shape and size and is still made from a washable material. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 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