Pronunciation

/wɒʃ/

Definitions

Noun

• Wash: A cleaning process using water and soap or detergent to remove dirt, stains, or sweat from clothes, dishes, or surfaces. For example: “I need to do a load of laundry this weekend.”
• Washing machine: A household appliance used for washing clothes. For example: “The washing machine was humming loudly as she loaded it with clothes.”
• Washbasin: A sink typically used for washing hands or small items. For example: “She washed her face at the hotel’s washbasin before going to bed.”

Verb

• To wash: The act of cleaning with water and soap or detergent. For example: “She meticulously washed the car to remove the grime.”
• Hand wash: Cleaning by hand, often without a machine. For example: “He decided to hand wash his delicate fabrics to preserve them.”
• Machine wash: Using a washing machine. For example: “I’ll machine wash these towels since they’re heavily soiled.”

Adjective

• Washed: Clean or having undergone the washing process. For example: “The freshly washed sheets smelled of lavender.”
• Washable: Capable of being washed. For example: “These curtains are machine-washable, which is convenient.”

Adverb

• Washed clean: Completely cleaned. For example: “The rain washed the streets clean after the storm.”

Phrases

• “Give something a wash” means to clean it.
• “Wash up” is a colloquial term for cleaning one’s hands or face.
• “Wash out” can mean to fade or lose color, or to no longer be effective.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She did several loads of wash over the weekend to prepare for spring.”
• Verb: “He carefully washed the mud off his boots before entering the house.”
• Adjective: “Her newly washed hair shone under the sun.”
• Adverb: “The paint on the wall had washed out after years of exposure to sunlight.”

Synonyms

• Clean
• Sanitize
• Rinse
• Scrub
• Soak
• Detangle (for hair)
• Deluge (informal, large amount of water)