stonewashed
adjective
stone·washed
| \ ˈstōn-ˌwȯsht
, -ˌwäsht also -ˌwȯrsht or -ˌwärsht\
, -ˌwäsht also -ˌwȯrsht or -ˌwärsht\
Definition of stonewashed
: subjected to a washing process during manufacture that includes the use of abrasive stones especially to create a softer fabric
stonewashed denim jeans
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Played with locked jaw and a terrible haircut by Jared Keeso, the show’s co-creator and writer, Wayne is king of the hicks, a courteous ladykiller in stonewashed jeans. — Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, "“Letterkenny,” a Surreal Canadian Comedy to Rival “Schitt’s Creek”," 7 Aug. 2019 Sofas and easy chairs slipcovered in stonewashed linen surround a cozy fireplace. — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, "After renting for years on Martha’s Vineyard, building a getaway all their own," 15 June 2018 Ewan McGregor proudly flaunted his stonewashed jeans and new car. — Lydia Price, PEOPLE.com, "Here's What Jennifer Garner, Chrissy Teigen & More of Your Favorite Celebs Looked Like in High School," 30 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'stonewashed.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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stonewashed
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of stonewashed
—used to describe clothes (such as jeans) that are made lighter in color and softer by being washed with small stones
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