machine-wash
IPA: mʌʃˈinwɑʃ
verb
- Alternative spelling of machine wash [(transitive) To wash using a machine; especially, to wash (clothes) in a washing machine.]
machine wash
IPA: mʌʃˈinwˈɑʃ
noun
- A wash in a washing machine (of clothing etc.)
verb
- (transitive) To wash using a machine; especially, to wash (clothes) in a washing machine.
Examples of "machine-wash" in Sentences
- For good measure, occasionally machine-wash the bag and don't let kids play with it.
- But it can be tricky to figure out when to dry-clean and when to hand - or machine-wash.
- As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heating the water.
- I machine-wash basic pieces in cold water on a delicate cycle and hand-wash those with decoration, drying them with care to preserve their shape.
- You may also be able to machine-wash small rugs, and it's a good idea to occasionally take larger ones outside and beat them with them with a broom.
- Don't machine-wash brass, bronze, cast iron, disposable plastics, gold-colored flatware, gold-leaf china, hollow-handle knives, pewter, tin, or anything made of wood or with a wood handle. 5.