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washable

[wosh-uh-buhl, waw-shuh-] / ˈwɒʃ ə bəl, ˈwɔ ʃə- /
ADJECTIVE
able to be washed without being damaged
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
nonwashable


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While there's sustainable alternatives such as washable nappies, the effort and cost limits how widely they're used.

From BBC Mar. 12, 2026

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

Use reusable or washable rags for cleaning, as opposed to disposable paper towels.

From Seattle Times Feb. 20, 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 tablecloth has the pattern stamped straight on the linen in washable ink, like a paint-by-numbers picture.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver



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