How to Use washable in a Sentence

washable

adjective
  • For me, that's the washable silk maxi dress.
    — Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
  • For me, that's the washable silk maxi dress.
    — Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
  • For me, that's the washable silk maxi dress.
    — Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
  • For me, that's the washable silk maxi dress.
    — Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Don't miss your chance to snap up these washable rugs.
    — Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
  • These washable silk pants are at the top of my travel wish list.
    — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2026
  • Whether something was washable would have been the last thing on my mind.
    — Vogue, 26 Jan. 2022
  • This method creates a durable, washable bed that pets love.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
  • It’s made of polyester and is machine-washable.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Dry clean items that are not washable or seal them in a plastic bag for two weeks.
    — Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Plus, they’re made with skin-safe, washable fabric for your peace of mind.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The cover is machine washable and so easy to take on and off.
    — Nina Huang, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2021
  • The filter is washable, so there is no need to run off to the store to get a new one.
    — Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com, 22 Aug. 2021
  • My favorite part of the whole thing is the washable covers.
    — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 12 Feb. 2026
  • The ball is also plush, so the whole set of six is machine washable.
    — Lindsey Hunter Lopez, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2020
  • And of course, they would be made of hemp—that most durable of fibers—and machine washable.
    — Jenni Avins, Quartz, 24 June 2020
  • Plus, these masks are machine washable and can go in the dryer.
    — Felicity Warner, USA TODAY, 1 July 2021
  • The scrunches are machine washable for a fresh look and feel each wear.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 6 June 2021
  • The washable rug in front of the sink gets tossed in the washing machine.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • The only thing better than silk is washable silk.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2025
  • The only thing better than silk is washable silk.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Both are machine washable, because who has time to dry clean a dog sweater?
    — Valerie Marino, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Draw details with a washable marker, then go over the lines with black paint.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2023
  • It can be colored with washable markers or pens, and wiped off clean when done.
    — Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Quick wins or washable results no longer seduce them.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The set is machine-washable to make cleaning easy.
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
  • While silk is washable, some of the dyes used to color silk are not stable to wash.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2021
  • The markers are ultra-washable and don't stain for easy cleanup.
    — Anja Webb, Parents, 24 June 2026
  • Many toys are made with plastic, are washable and can be washed with soap and hot water.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Many toys are made with plastic, are washable and can be washed with soap and hot water.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026

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