washables
Definition
Noun: - Items that can be washed: The word "washables" refers to garments, linens, or other textile items that are designed to be cleaned by washing, typically in water with soap or detergent. It specifically denotes the category of laundry items.
Usage
"Washables" is a plural noun used to collectively describe items suitable for laundering. It is commonly used in contexts related to laundry, care instructions, and household chores.
Examples
- Noun:
- Please separate the colors from the whites when sorting the washables.
- The care label indicates that these sweaters are not washables and must be dry-cleaned.
- She loaded the washables into the washing machine.
Advanced Usage
- "The washables": Used to refer to a specific batch or pile of laundry.
- I'll start a load with the washables from the bathroom.
Variants and Related Words
- Washable (adjective): Describing an item that can be washed without being damaged.
- This jacket is made from a washable fabric.
- Laundry (noun): Can be a synonym for dirty clothes or the act of washing them, but "washables" specifically refers to the items themselves that be washed.
Synonyms
- Laundry (when referring to items to be washed)
- Wash (informal, as in "do the wash")
- Linens and garments (more formal)
Notes
"Washables" is not typically used in idioms or as part of phrasal verbs. Its usage is straightforward and confined to the context of cleaning textiles.
Noun
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garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
