wash off

verb

washed off; washing off; washes off

1

: to clean (something) by using water

Wash the mud off the bikes before you put them away.

2

: to be able to be removed or cleaned by washing

This makeup washes off easily.

Examples of wash off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And unlike brow gels that wash off at the end of the day, these formulas stain the hairs and, in some cases, the skin beneath them for results that can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 July 2026

The sulfate-free formula washes off makeup and impurities without stripping away moisture. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Aphids are small but easy to spot in high numbers and can be washed off the plant with a spray from a garden hose. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

Rinsing it under running tap water washes off some of the salt. — Matt Fuchs, Time, 26 June 2026

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