washable

adjective

wash·​able ˈwȯ-shə-bəl 

ˈwä-

: capable of being washed without damage

washability

ˌwȯ-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

ˌwä-

noun

Examples of washable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It is designed for people who sit for long periods and has a washable cover. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

No matter the room, color palette, or design scheme, there’s bound to be the perfect rug in a washable style that looks right at home alongside far more delicate furnishings. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026

The lightweight, waterproof, and washable style is available for $50 at REI. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026

It’s made from washable mulberry silk, boasting a tieable neck, invisible back zipper, and a flattering bias cut for movement. — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing washable

• machine washable

Kids Definition

washable

adjective

wash·​able ˈwȯsh-ə-bəl 

ˈwäsh-

: capable of being washed without damage

a washable silk

washability

ˌwȯsh-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

ˌwäsh-

noun

Medical Definition

washable

adjective

wash·​able ˈwȯsh-ə-bəl 

1

: capable of being washed without damage

2

: soluble in water

washable ointment bases