stonewashed

adjective

stone·​washed ˈstōn-ˌwȯsht How to pronounce stonewashed (audio)
-ˌwäsht
also -ˌwȯrsht
or -ˌwärsht
: subjected to a washing process during manufacture that includes the use of abrasive stones especially to create a softer fabric
stonewashed denim jeans

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Sofas and easy chairs slipcovered in stonewashed linen surround a cozy fireplace. — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2018 Save big on one of our favorite sets of stonewashed linen sheets from The Citizenry this week. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 Ewan McGregor proudly flaunted his stonewashed jeans and new car. — Lydia Price, PEOPLE.com, 30 Mar. 2018 Patent leather is the actual material used, but it’s given a realistic print of stonewashed denim to fool the eye. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stonewashed

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First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stonewashed was in 1981

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stonewashed

adjective
stone·​washed -ˌwȯsht How to pronounce stonewashed (audio)
-ˌwäsht
: subjected to a washing process during manufacture that includes using stones especially to create a softer fabric
stonewashed jeans
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