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washable

American  
[wosh-uh-buhl, waw-shuh-] / ˈwɒʃ ə bəl, ˈwɔ ʃə- /

adjective

  1. capable of being washed without shrinking, fading, or the like.


noun

  1. a washable garment.

washable British  
/ ˈwɒʃəbəl /

adjective

  1. (esp of fabrics or clothes) capable of being washed without deteriorating

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of washable

First recorded in 1615–25; wash + -able

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Every time I wear this comfortable, washable cap, someone stops to ask me where they can buy one.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 3, 2024

It’s been one setback after another for the company, which makes washable keyboards and accessories for hospitals and other customers.

From Seattle Times Jan. 27, 2024

The underwear, which is absorbent, washable and reusable, is seen as more environmentally friendly than single-use products such as menstrual pads.

From BBC Jan. 1, 2024

The clothes are light, machine washable, mix-and-matchable and easy to stash in a carry-on.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 23, 2023

She had colored her hands purple with washable markers that Gregor thought maybe a sandblaster could remove, and her diaper sagged down around her knees.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins

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