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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All of our recommendations include fan modes and some even have a washable filter and a dehumidifier function. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025 Already, Amazon has slashed prices for top products, including a stylish washable area rug for living rooms and bedrooms, the durable Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears for gardening, and even tech goods like the latest Amazon Fire Stick and the TP-Link indoor security camera. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025 This Frigidaire model has a washable filter and continuous drain option. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2025 Stash these The Original Makeup Eraser washable, reusable pads to use with your cleanser. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025 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 20 Jul. 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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