prewashed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of prewashed
First recorded in 1934–40: pre- + washed ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The state health department in Michigan, where there are thousands of cases, pointed to prewashed salad kits as a possible culprit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
A wooden sandbox was constructed to contain the prewashed sand and form a single court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2025
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 ● Jul. 4, 2022
These days, finding a bag of prewashed spinach in our refrigerator is still pretty much guaranteed.
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2021
“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 "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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