ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Machine-washable

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Machine-washable is an adjective meaning Capable of being washed in a washing machine without being damaged.

Meaning

Capable of being washed in a washing machine without being damaged.

More Meanings

  1. (nonstandard) Dishwasher-safe.

Example Sentences

Buy solid white dinner plates, bowls, and dessert/bread and butter plates. Choose machine-washable china that will not scratch or chip easily.
Modern dishwashers clean most pots, pans, china and cutlery[…]. Several china and cutlery manufacturers now indicate that their goods are machine-washable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include washable, washproof, dishwasher-safe, acid-washable, backwashable, dishwashable.

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