washable

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

Examples of washable in a Sentence

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My current picks include washable silk palazzo pants, a smooth dress, cozy pullovers, and a packable down jacket that can all handle being folded, layered, and reworn throughout all my upcoming trips. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 The brand behind the viral, washable tote is giving its bags a fun and festive Halloween ready makeover just in time for trick-or-treating season. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 To make the item washable, cure the paint with heat or air-drying per package instructions. — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026 Also included is a prop pillow for additional support and a machine-washable mat. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 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

Phrases Containing washable

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“Washable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washable. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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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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