prewashed

American  

[pree-wosht, -wawsht] / ˈpriˈwɒʃt, -ˈwɔʃt /

adjective

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

   prewashed blue jeans.

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Etymology

Origin of prewashed

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 • Jul. 15, 2025

These days, finding a bag of prewashed spinach in our refrigerator is still pretty much guaranteed.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2021

Out of an abundance of caution, prepackaged and prewashed foods commonly associated with foodborne illnesses have been removed from dining facilities, officials said.

From Washington Post • Sep. 27, 2021

First, she focused on her kitchen and got rid of the shopping bags, microwaveable Stouffer’s macaroni and cheese, Clif energy bars and the prewashed salads in plastic tubs.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2019

“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