washable

adjective

wash·​able ˈwȯ-shə-bəl 

ˈwä-

: capable of being washed without damage

washability

ˌwȯ-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

ˌwä-

noun

Examples of washable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Swap the throw pillows, drape a blanket over worn spots, add a slipcover or washable topper and change out the rug, curtains or lighting around it. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Elastic edging keeps the machine-washable covers snug across a range of couch shapes, and the collection comes in several colors, weaves and textures to coordinate with most rooms. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Shopping for a washable sofa cover built for pets means weighing fit, waterproofing and price against the chaos your couch actually sees. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

What’s happening Consumer publications have been running washable couch covers through months-long trials in homes with kids, dogs and cats — not just one-week studio tests. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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