washable

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

adjective

capable of being washed without shrinking, fading, or the like.

noun

a washable garment.

Origin

1615-25; wash + -able

Related forms

washability, noun

nonwashable, adjective

unwashable, adjective

Examples from the web for washable

Covering cells in washable plastic covers could also cut down on unintended transmission.
washable slipcovers in lighthearted new fabrics perk up old upholstery.
On top of a comfortable fit and offering easy access, this active wear accessory is also water-resistant and hand washable.
You've probably seen that adorning the tables at a fancy restaurant, where it resists stains and is easily washable.
So, people had begun wearing underclothes of washable linen and wanted to decorate the cuffs and collars.
Of fine white washable fabric uniquely designed to complement any furniture style.
The fabric as wonderful as the dress crisp, cool washable cotton and rayon.
Our bright nylon-polyester- rayon pile rug has a non- skid back and is machine washable.
The shirt is washable, despite all the tech it packs.
They're machine-washable, an important factor in keeping cross-contaminating meat and poultry bacteria at bay.

British Dictionary definitions for washable

/ˈwɒʃəbəl/

adjective

(esp of fabrics or clothes) capable of being washed without deteriorating

Derived Forms

washability, noun

Word Origin and History for washable

adj.

1620s, from wash (v.) + -able. Related: Washables (n.), 1892.