acid-washed

American  

[as-id-wosht, ‑-wawsht] / ˈæs ɪdˌwɒʃt, ‑ˌwɔʃt /

adjective

1. (of a denim garment) processed with a bleach solution so that the color becomes faded and grayish.

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Etymology

Origin of acid-washed

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

When we think '80s we think John Hughes, puffy sleeves, and acid-washed jeans.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2023

There’s still more: occult rites and ancient runes, high-altitude sanctums and acid-washed visuals, plus a bevy of out-there cameos that Raimi uses to poke fun at the elasticity of the multiverse.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2022

Oh, and there was a pale blue pair of elastic-waisted acid-washed jeans with a little ruffle at the hem.

From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2021

He held open the door of the shed just long enough for me to catch a glimpse of several hanging racks of fringed acid-washed denim pants and oversized work shirts.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 2, 2019

That girl in the back with the blond hair and the acid-washed jacket?

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell