wash-and-wear

[ wosh-uhn-wair, wawsh- ]

adjective

1. noting or pertaining to a garment that can be washed, that dries quickly, and that requires little or no ironing; drip-dry.

wash-and-wear

adjective

1. (of fabrics, garments, etc) requiring only light washing, short drying time, and little or no ironing

Word History and Origins

Origin of wash-and-wear¹

First recorded in 1955–60