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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The washable rug in front of the sink gets tossed in the washing machine. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026 Don't miss your chance to snap up these washable rugs. Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025 While the exterior fabric is washable, the materials used to create the inner structure may be destroyed or become misshapen when washed and cannot be reversed. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025 This is thanks to the vacuum's complete seal and washable filters designed with a multi-stage system using foam and felt. Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025 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 4 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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