washable

American

[wosh-uh-buhl, waw-shuh-] / ˈwɒʃ ə bəl, ˈwɔ ʃə- /

adjective

capable of being washed without shrinking, fading, or the like.

noun

a washable garment.

washable British

/ ˈwɒʃəbəl /

adjective

(esp of fabrics or clothes) capable of being washed without deteriorating

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Etymology

Origin of washable

First recorded in 1615–25; wash + -able

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