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

It’s worth the hassle of having to hand-wash the laundry.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2024

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

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2022

I am not a big water user and have followed past recommendations, such as use dishwasher not hand-wash dishes, low-flow toilets, etc. and there is not much left to do.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2022

It also offers a virtual class on the proper way to hand-wash cloth diapers.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2021