adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Something that can be washed without being damaged.

Adjective

1. 1
   Capable of being washed without being damaged; especially by a specified method, for example machine-washable.

   "The waiting rooms are centrally heated and tastefully furnished with carefully selected tones of easily washable emulsion paint."

Adjective

1. 1
   capable of being washed without injury wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

wash and wear

Antonyms

All antonyms

nonwashablesingle-useunwashable

Example

More examples

"Is this jumper machine washable?"

Etymology

From wash + -able.

Related phrases

acid-washableback-washablehand washablehand-washablemachine washablemachine-washablewashable diaperwashable nappy

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