washable

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adjective

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

washability

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noun

wash·​abil·​i·​ty ˌwȯshəˈbilətē How to pronounce washability (audio)
ˌwäsh-, 
ˌwȯish-
: the quality or state of being washable

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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Eberjey have introduced the yacht collection’s first sleepwear capsule, made from washable mulberry silk with a blue-and-white wave print inspired by the sea. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 How to Remove Sunscreen From Washable Clothing If the sunscreen lands on a washable garment, follow these steps before tossing it into the laundry. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026 With such a messy dog (and two cats, too), the rug’s machine-washable design was immediately my favorite detail. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 It is designed for people who sit for long periods and has a washable cover. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for washable

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of washable was in 1821

Phrases Containing washable

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washable

adjective
wash·​able ˈwȯsh-ə-bəl How to pronounce washable (audio)
ˈwäsh-
: capable of being washed without damage
a washable silk
washability
ˌwȯsh-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce washable (audio)
ˌwäsh-
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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