Definition of "prewashed" []

• Washed by the manufacturer so as to impart a softer texture or faded appearance. Used of textiles or clothing: prewashed denim; prewashed jeans. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "Even if the bag says "prewashed" or "triple-washed," wash the greens yourself."
• "And products labeled "prewashed" or "triple-washed" should be washed again, even though this probably won't remove all bacteria, he says."
• "Feb. 3, 2010 -- Those "prewashed" and "triple-washed" bagged salad greens in the produce section of the supermarket may not be as clean as you think."