washable
adjective
wash·able
| \ ˈwȯ-shə-bəl
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Definition of washable
: capable of being washed without damage
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Other Words from washable
washability
\ ˌwȯ-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē
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noun
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noun
Examples of washable in a Sentence
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Wear comfortable, washable clothing and pull back long hair. — Joan Rusek, cleveland.com, "Neighborhood talent show mixes fashion, talent and rain for back to school send-off: Valley Views," 23 Aug. 2019 The JoJo aesthetic is Midwestern Bob Mackie: rainbow sequin separates, machine-washable tulle, hearts and stars and unicorns. — Jamie Lauren Keiles, Time, "'What Do People Want Me to Do? Wear Black Every Day?': How Child Star JoJo Siwa Built Her Sparkly Empire," 22 Aug. 2019 For example, the Lurvig cat house ($10.99) is a cozy cube fitted with a cushion (with a removable washable cover) inside that slides perfectly into Ikea’s Kallax shelf storage unit. — Jura Koncius, Twin Cities, "Custom wood kennels, memory foam beds: The wild world of modern pet furniture," 28 July 2019 For example, the Lurvig cat house ($10.99) is a cozy cube fitted with a cushion (with a removable washable cover) inside that slides perfectly into Ikea’s Kallax shelf storage unit. — Jura Koncius, BostonGlobe.com, "Custom wood kennels, memory foam beds: The wild world of modern pet furniture," 19 July 2019 For example, the Lurvig cat house ($10.99) is a cozy cube fitted with a cushion (with a removable washable cover) inside that slides perfectly into Ikea’s Kallax shelf storage unit. — Jura Koncius, Washington Post, "Custom wood kennels and memory foam beds: Welcome to the wild world of modern pet furniture," 17 July 2019 The shirt is rechargeable and washable and doesn't have wires connecting the sensors. — Madeline Purdue, USA TODAY, "Long-distance relationships are hard. Touch bracelets, hugging shirts try to make it easier," 16 July 2019 Think: a soft, padded insole made with moisture-wicking merino wool that reduces foot odors and breathable mesh knit fabric throughout the shoe—all made with sustainable, recycled materials for a machine-washable shoe with unrivaled comfort. — Chelsey Hamilton, Health.com, "The Cult-Favorite Sneakers That Obama, Sarah Jessica Parker, and More Celebs Love Just Launched the Cutest New Styles," 9 July 2019 This one from Utopia is super soft, hypoallergenic, and machine washable—and affordable. — Courtney Campbell, USA TODAY, "The 7 best deals you can get this Wednesday," 3 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'washable.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for washable
washable
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of washable
: able to be washed without being damaged
: able to be removed by washing
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washable
adjective
wash·able
| \ ˈwȯ-shə-bəl
, ˈwä-\
, ˈwä-\
Kids Definition of washable
: capable of being cleansed without damage
a washable jacket
washable
adjective
wash·able
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Medical Definition of washable
1
: capable of being washed without damage
2
: soluble in water
washable ointment bases