launderable

launderable — adjective

  • launderablepositive
  • more launderablecomparative
  • most launderablesuperlative

1. describes a piece of clothing, fabric, or similar item that you can clean with w

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describes a piece of clothing, fabric, or similar item that you can clean with water and soap without damaging it.

例句

Gabriel chose a launderable wool jacket so he could wash it at home.

attributive: launderable + noun (clothing item)

The new uniforms are fully launderable, even after long shifts at the hospital.

predicative: be (fully) launderable

同義詞
  • washable

    much more common everyday word; covers a wider range of items including dishes and surfaces

  • machine-washable

    more specific — survives a washing machine, not just hand washing

反義詞

文法句型

launderable + noun

be launderable

用法筆記

Frequently used in product labels, care instructions, and retail descriptions; the subject is almost always a textile or textile-based item (clothing, bedding, soft toys, upholstery covers).

常見錯誤

❌The plates are launderable.
✅The plates are washable.
💡'launderable' applies to fabric items washed like laundry, not dishes or hard surfaces.
❌a launderable car
✅a washable car cover
💡vehicles themselves are not described as launderable; only the cloth covers are.