machine-wash
verb (used with or without object)
to launder by washing machine rather than by hand.
machine-washable
-
a word derived from
machine-wash.
Example Sentences
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Modern options can be attractive—or at least unobtrusive—enough to leave draped over a sofa or chair, and they feature user-friendly timers and detachable, machine-washable fabrics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
If yours isn’t machine-washable, Good Housekeeping recommends a wipe down with vinegar spray and a hit of disinfectant spray that’s safe for food contact surfaces.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 11, 2022
Halston was even able to turn Ultrasuede – a soft, synthetic, machine-washable faux suede – into a status symbol, molding it into elegant shirtdresses and coats.
From Salon ● May 24, 2021
Perez, who is also president of the Costume Designers Guild, said he was making a machine-washable batch adorned with Swarovski crystals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2020
The CEO and founder of MyPillow pops up on your television with his Tom Selleck mustache and Minnesooota accent to sell you on the wonders of his machine-washable cushions or “Giza cotton” sheets.
From Washington Post ● May 22, 2020
