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wash-and-wear

[ wosh-uhn-wair, wawsh- ]
/ ˈwɒʃ ənˈwɛər, ˈwɔʃ- /
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adjective
noting or pertaining to a garment that can be washed, that dries quickly, and that requires little or no ironing; drip-dry.
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Origin of wash-and-wear

First recorded in 1955–60

Words nearby wash-and-wear

was, wasabi, Wasatch Range, wash, washable, wash-and-wear, washateria, washaway, washbasin, washboard, washbowl
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Words related to wash-and-wear

ready-to-wear, dry goods

British Dictionary definitions for wash-and-wear

wash-and-wear
adjective
(of fabrics, garments, etc) requiring only light washing, short drying time, and little or no ironing
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