washable

[wosh-uh-buhl, waw-shuh-] / ˈwɒʃ ə bəl, ˈwɔ ʃə- /

ADJECTIVE

able to be washed without being damaged

Synonyms

WEAK

launderable

Antonyms

WEAK

nonwashable

Example Sentences

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Mr Machin said the firm was looking forward to a profitable Christmas period, and said sales were going well of its much-loved rose mulled wine, and men's washable tuxedos.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

If they do get dirty, they’re machine washable, and they come in myriad colors and designs, from camo to monarch butterflies.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

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

Throughout your décor, consider using washable, pet-proof fabric.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

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