prewashed

[pree-wosht, -wawsht]

adjective

1. being washed before sale, especially to produce a soft texture or a worn look.

   prewashed blue jeans.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prewashed¹

First recorded in 1934–40: pre- + washed ( def. )

Example Sentences

A wooden sandbox was constructed to contain the prewashed sand and form a single court.

From Los Angeles Times

Maddeningly, however, recent multistate listeria outbreaks have included foods like ice cream, frozen vegetables and … prewashed bagged salad.

From Seattle Times

“E. coli outbreaks associated with lettuce, specifically the ‘prewashed’ and ‘ready-to-eat’ varieties, are by no means a new phenomenon,” said Bill Marler, a lawyer who specializes in foodborne illness cases.

From Washington Post

If you’re in the habit of reaching for “convenience produce” like prewashed salad greens and presliced fruits and veggies, consider that these ready-to-eat items usually cost more — and spoil faster — than whole produce.

From Seattle Times

“Everything is prepped and prewashed, since we don’t have running water. All we need to do is grill the salmon and potatoes, set out some utensils.”

From Literature