hand-wash

American  

[hand-wosh, -wawsh] / ˈhændˌwɒʃ, -ˌwɔʃ /

Or handwash

verb (used with object)

1. to launder by hand rather than by washing machine.

   to hand-wash socks in a hotel-room sink.

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Etymology

Origin of hand-wash

First recorded in 1810–15; hand ( def. ) + wash ( def. )

Example Sentences

But you can prolong their life with a few easy moves: Avoid metal utensils and high heat, both of which weaken their coating, and hand-wash them after they’ve cooled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

I hand-wash my sheets and undergarments in my small sink.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2023

Load the dishwasher by dish type, then hand-wash in groups, too.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023

The only drawback is that the mug and lids are all hand-wash only.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2022

How long can you avoid spending $4 for a load if you hand-wash your underwear and T-shirts and hang them to dry in the bathroom?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2021