machine-wash
Americanverb (used with or without object)
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Etymology
Origin of machine-wash
First recorded in 1955–60
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You can usually hand- or machine-wash cashmere, linen, cotton and polyester.
From Washington Post ● May 17, 2022
After every 15 days of use, machine-wash them with warm water in the gentle cycle.
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