machine-washable

machine-washable — adjective

1. of a piece of clothing or fabric, made so that you can clean it in a washing mac

1.形容詞B1
釋義

of a piece of clothing or fabric, made so that you can clean it in a washing machine without harming it

例句

Élise only buys machine-washable school uniforms for her two young sons.

machine-washable + clothing noun

The label says this wool sweater is machine-washable on a cold cycle.

linking verb: be machine-washable

同義詞
  • washable

    broader: can be cleaned with water, not specifically in a machine

  • easy-care

    marketing term covering both machine-washable and drip-dry items

反義詞
  • dry-clean only

    must be cleaned by a special shop using chemicals, not a home machine

  • hand-wash only

    must be cleaned gently by hand in a basin, not in a machine

文法句型

machine-washable + clothing noun

be machine-washable

fully machine-washable

用法筆記

Almost always describes clothing, bedding, or soft household items. Often paired with a care detail such as cold cycle, gentle setting, or low temperature; check the label, because some machine-washable items still need air drying.

常見錯誤

❌This silk scarf is machine-washable, so I put it on the hottest cycle.
✅This silk scarf is machine-washable on a cold, gentle cycle.
💡Being machine-washable does not always mean any setting is safe; the label often limits the temperature or spin.