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easy-care

American  
[ee-zee-kair] / ˈi ziˌkɛər /

adjective

  1. requiring little care or maintenance.

    easy-care fabrics; easy-care furniture.


easy-care British  

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of easy-care

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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But with a little forethought, they can be beautiful and easy-care additions to your landscaping.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 16, 2023

Citing the importance of creating practical, easy-care leisurewear for working women and young mothers, Halston tried to offer a fashionable wardrobe at reasonable prices that nearly everyone could afford.

From Salon ● May 24, 2021

Sandy Chilewich, creative director of the company that bears her name, has offered an easy-care option for 19 years, with her wipe-clean woven vinyl place mats.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 12, 2019

Designed for beginning and experienced gardeners, the book covers unthirsty landscaping options: succulents; drought-tolerant ground covers; permeable paving; water-wise lawn replacements, such as no-mow lawns and native grasses; and easy-care containers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2015

Here's an almost perfect summer-weight, drip-dry, easy-care novel.

From Time Magazine Archive

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