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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washable

He clashed with Day again in 2013, after Lululemon declined to use a washable cashmere designed by Shannon Wilson.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

While there's sustainable alternatives such as washable nappies, the effort and cost limits how widely they're used.

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026

Alongside these traditional options, there's now a wider range of products available, including reusable options such as menstrual cups, period pants and washable pads.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2025

Use reusable or washable rags for cleaning, as opposed to disposable paper towels.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 20, 2024

She had colored her hands purple with washable markers that Gregor thought maybe a sandblaster could remove, and her diaper sagged down around her knees.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins

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