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wash-and-wear
[ wosh-uhn-wair, wawsh- ]
adjective
- noting or pertaining to a garment that can be washed, that dries quickly, and that requires little or no ironing; drip-dry.
wash-and-wear
adjective
- (of fabrics, garments, etc) requiring only light washing, short drying time, and little or no ironing
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of wash-and-wear1
Example Sentences
In terms of maintenance, a fringe is a time commitment akin to getting a pet – but otherwise it really was wash-and-wear.
She was no clothes horse — she wore “house dresses,” soft cotton button-downs that were easy to take off and on, wash-and-wear, with a simple slip underneath, unadorned but presentable — but she was an excellent businesswoman.
Standing in the doorway waiting for me in his regulation Sanforized wash-and-wear khakis and pilot sunglasses, why, he very nearly almost looked handsome.
Always look polished — without getting out the iron — with this set of wash-and-wear, wrinkle-resistant pieces designed in Seattle.
As attorney general, Reno was derided by late night talk show hosts for her homely appearance, short wash-and-wear haircut and simple black pumps.
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