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Definition of "wash-and-wear" []

  • Treated so as to be easily or quickly washed or rinsed clean and to require little or no ironing. Used of clothes and linens: a wash-and-wear shirt. (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.

Use "wash-and-wear" in a sentence
  • "The teeth fold in on the gums, they're easy to pack, very comfortable, so wash-and-wear and work well in extreme humidity."
  • "Since many of the goods and services that we buy -- from microwavable food to lawnmowing services to wash-and-wear clothing -- are designed to save on household labor, the tax wedge is a significant economic factor."
  • "It's important our customer looks beautiful and feels confident, but the lingerie must also have wash-and-wear abilities."
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