washablewash‧a‧ble /ˈwɒʃəbəl $ ˈwɒːʃ-, ˈwɑːʃ-/ adjective 
washable cushion covers The gloves are machine washable.2paint or ink that is washable will come out of cloth when you wash it
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- I always buy cotton clothes that are easily washable.
- Is the jacket washable?
- Let's have a look at the label on those trousers. Are they washable?
- And the T-shirt's still washable.
- But while many rugs are advertised as machine washable, it isn't always that easy.
- Lacy white curtains fluttered at open windows, and washable slipcovers in white or pale shades covered the upholstery.
- Most of the garments are made in 100% cotton and are therefore practical and washable, as well as being highly fashionable.
- The plush padded cover is machine washable and there's a storage compartment for bottles and accessories.
Longman Language Activatorto wash clothes
to wash clothes, especially in a washing machine: · Could you wash this shirt for me?· I seem to spend all my time washing and ironing these days.· You ought to wash that sweater by hand.
to clean clothes by using special chemicals instead of soap and water: · Don't put that dress in the washing machine - the label says it should be dry-cleaned.
British /do the laundry American to wash clothes that need to be washed: · Did you do the laundry this morning?· I had to go to the laundromat to do the washing.
to wash clothes by hand, not in a washing machine: · I usually hand wash the socks and underwear, and put the rest in the machine.· Delicate garments and woollens should be handwashed.
clothes that are in the wash are being washed or are waiting to be washed: · "Where's my yellow blouse?" "It's in the wash."· You'll have to wear these - your other pants are in the wash.
also washing British clothes that need to be washed, are being washed, or have just been washed: · a basket of laundry· There was dirty washing all over the floor.
able to be washed in water without being spoiled: · Let's have a look at the label on those trousers. Are they washable?· I always buy cotton clothes that are easily washable.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY The gloves are machine washable.
The gloves are machine washable.WORD FAMILYnounwashwasherwashingadjectivewashableunwashedverbwash
1something that is washable can be washed without being damaged: washable cushion covers The gloves are machine washable.2paint or ink that is washable will come out of cloth when you wash it