wash-and-wear
[ wosh-uh n-wair, wawsh- ]
/ ˈwɒʃ ənˈwɛər, ˈwɔʃ- /
adjective
noting or pertaining to a garment that can be washed, that dries quickly, and that requires little or no ironing; drip-dry.
Origin of wash-and-wear
First recorded in 1955–60
Words nearby wash-and-wear
wash one's hands of,
wash out,
wash over,
wash sale,
wash up,
wash-and-wear,
wash-hand basin,
wash-leather,
wash.,
washable,
washateria
British Dictionary definitions for wash-and-wear
wash-and-wear
adjective
(of fabrics, garments, etc) requiring only light washing, short drying time, and little or no ironing