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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Currently on my radar are washable silks that stay polished straight out of my suitcase, airy linens, and soft Tencel blends that never weigh me down. Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2026 Filled with a combination of foam and microfiber stored in a washable cover, over 46,000 Amazon reviewers have given this pillow five stars. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026 The shorts have a comfortable drawstring waist, and both pieces are machine-washable. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Elegoo sent us a bottle of its 8K water-washable Space Grey resin for testing. Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for washable

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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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 May. 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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