easy-care

[ ee-zee-kair ]
/ ˈi ziˌkɛər /

adjective

requiring little care or maintenance: easy-care fabrics; easy-care furniture.

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Origin of easy-care

First recorded in 1955–60

Words nearby easy-care

easy on the eyes, easy sledding, easy street, easy street, on, easy-breezy, easy-care, easy-going, easy-money policy, easygoing, eat, eat and run
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British Dictionary definitions for easy-care

easy-care

adjective

(esp of a fabric or garment) hardwearing, practical, and requiring no special treatment during washing, cleaning, etc
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