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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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He clashed with Day again in 2013, after Lululemon declined to use a washable cashmere designed by Shannon Wilson.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

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

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026

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 program provides financial support to small businesses in Boyle Heights, Pacoima, South Los Angeles and Wilmington that have dine-in operations to assist with the purchase of washable, durable and reusable foodware.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 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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