acid-washed

adjective

ˈa-səd-ˌwȯsht How to pronounce acid-washed (audio)
-ˌwäsht
variants or less commonly acid-wash
ˈa-səd-ˌwȯsh How to pronounce acid-washed (audio)
-ˌwäsh
: of, relating to, or being a fabric or a garment that has been treated with a bleach solution to produce a streaked or discolored appearance

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She was spotted hiking in acid-wash purple jeans with a matching bra top and a charm-laden chain belt. — Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025 Lovato's acid-wash number was styled with a simple metallic necklace and open-toe heels. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026 Aaron Whitlock grabbed a pair of fresh white Nikes to match the pink sweatshirt and acid-wash jeans laid out on his bed in his new apartment. — Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 9 Dec. 2025 The family was all smiles while spotted out and about together — with Goldie's fringe jacket and acid-wash jeans stealing the show. — Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acid-washed

Word History

First Known Use

1987, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of acid-washed was in 1987

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