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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For carpets in your home, use washable door mats to capture as much salty slush as possible. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026 What draws me in most, though, is that the set is machine-washable and, according to the brand, gets softer over time. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026 Disposable spa flip-flops have been swapped for washable sandals, and paper usage is being phased out as the hotel becomes more digitized. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2026 The washable rug in front of the sink gets tossed in the washing machine. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026 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 17 Jan. 2026.

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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