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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Both seats include a padded cushion for extra comfort, and each one has a removable, washable cover. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025 The washable filter means less hassle and fewer replacements over time. Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025 It came assembled in the box with one washable mop head and spray bottle already attached, making setup nice and easy. Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025 The remaining two, Joanna Smith and Timothy Martin, have been charged with conspiracy to commit an act against the United States and injury to a National Gallery of Art exhibit for throwing washable paint on the protective case around Edgar Degas’s sculpture Little Dancer Aged Fourteen in 2023. Zack Budryk, The Hill, 3 Jan. 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 6 Feb. 2025.

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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