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

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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2023

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

“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