wash away

verb

washed away; washing away; washes away

1

: to carry (something) away by the movement of water

The bridge was washed away by flooding last year.

2

: to get rid of (something, such as unhappy or unpleasant thoughts) completely

Take a vacation to wash away your troubles.

Examples of wash away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plants draw minerals from the soil, and water can wash away some organic materials. —Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026

Its silky smooth gel formula turns into a refreshing foam when mixed with water, washing away makeup, dirt, and bacteria with the help of prebiotics and antioxidants. —Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026

For the past three days, a court in Austin has heard testimony, which at times was emotional, about the actions of camp staff and their lack of preparedness the night historic flood waters rose and washed away several cabins, killing 25 campers and two counselors. —CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026

Several roads and bridges were washed away in the flood and some homes were damaged by the floodwaters, authorities said. —Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026

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