washable

adjective

wash·​able ˈwȯ-shə-bəl How to pronounce washable (audio)
ˈwä-
: capable of being washed without damage
washability noun

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Cut the fabric into squares and add them to your fabric or quilt stash, or make cozy bedding or a washable cover for a pet bed. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026 For minimalists, Abasks’s smart leather bags come in gorgeous hues, and feature washable interiors. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026 My favorite part of the whole thing is the washable covers. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 12 Feb. 2026 Bridgman recently finished a bedroom that’s mostly white — but all the bedding is washable, and the rug is a performance fiber. Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 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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