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

Republicans lost almost every Senate seat that mattered, with the small consolation of Florida quickly washed away by the titanic loss of South Carolina. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026

West Metro Fire Rescue Last week, catastrophic flooding prompted officials to issue a disaster declaration as waters left residents stranded and washed away homes. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Its clean, floral scent instantly washes away the day’s stress with each sudsy lather. — Parents, 29 Oct. 2026

In San Diego County, parts of Carlsbad State Beach have washed away, forcing the closure of the Tamarack day-use parking lot to vehicles. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for wash away

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway