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

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

Made from washable webbing with quick-dry lining, these shoes are ready for any kind of adventure without sacrificing your personal style. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 10 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

Charles Tyrwhitt’s button-down shirt is an easy wardrobe essential for many reasons, from its timeless poplin stripes to its machine-washable, no-iron design. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 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