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Meaning of "wash-and-wear" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WASH-AND-WEAR

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WASH-AND-WEAR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wash-And-Wear is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES WASH-AND-WEAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Permanent press

A permanent press is a characteristic of fabric that has been chemically processed to resist wrinkles and hold its shape. Alternative terms include wrinkle resistant, wash and wear, no-iron, durable press, and easy care. This treatment has a lasting effect on the fabric.

Definition of wash-and-wear in the English dictionary

The definition of wash-and-wear in the dictionary is requiring only light washing, short drying time, and little or no ironing.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WASH-AND-WEAR

wash drawing
wash house
wash leather
wash load
wash one´s hands
wash one´s hands of
wash out
wash over
wash sale
wash up
wash-hand basin
wash-out
wash-wipe
Wash.
washability
washable
washateria
washaway
washbag
washball

WORDS THAT END LIKE WASH-AND-WEAR

beachwear
childrenswear
eyewear
footwear
knitwear
menswear
nightwear
outerwear
outwear
ready-to-wear
shapewear
ski-wear
sleepwear
sportswear
streetwear
swear
swimwear
underwear
wear
workwear

Synonyms and antonyms of wash-and-wear in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wash-and-wear» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WASH-AND-WEAR

Find out the translation of wash-and-wear to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wash-and-wear from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wash-and-wear» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

洗可穿
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lavar - y - desgaste
570 millions of speakers

English

wash-and-wear
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

धोने व पहनना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غسل و ارتداء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мыть-и- носить
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lave - e - vestir
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পরিষ্কার করুন এবং পরিধান করুন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

qui ne nécessite aucun repassage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mencuci dan memakai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wäsche-und- tragen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ウォッシュアンド着る
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

세탁 및 착용
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wash-and-wear
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rửa và mặc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கழுவ மற்றும் அணிய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

धुलाई व वस्त्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yıka ve Giy
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lavare - e - usura
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mycia - i -wear
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мити - і - носити
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

spălați - și - uzură
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πλύνετε - και - φθορά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

was- en - dra
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tvätt - och slitage
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vaske - og - slitasje
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wash-and-wear

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WASH-AND-WEAR»

The term «wash-and-wear» is regularly used and occupies the 56.421 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WASH-AND-WEAR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «wash-and-wear» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «wash-and-wear» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wash-and-wear

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WASH-AND-WEAR»

Discover the use of wash-and-wear in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wash-and-wear and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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LIFE
ARROW WHIP, soft collar, 100% Cotton Shirt, $4.00; Dacron Tie, $1.50 ARROW GLEN, soft collar, Dacron and Cotton Shirt, $6.95; All-Silk Tie, $2.50 What more could a proud man (or practical wife) want in the easy care of wash and wear ...
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LIFE
A. Just this: Wash and wear garments, when properly made with fabrics of high percentages of Du Pont "Dacron"*,"Orlon"** and nylon, can be washed, hung to drip dry, worn again right from the hanger, for they dry ready to wear. Because of  ...
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LIFE
Just as "Sanforized" protects you against shrinkage in cottons, new "Sanforized- Plus" protects you against poor wash-and-wear. You know it as well as we do. Some wash-and-wear is very good, some is so-so and some is pitiful. You couldn 't ...
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LIFE
Some wash-and- wear is very good, some is so-so and some is pkiful. You couldn't always tell good wash-and- wear until you bought it and washed it. Now, you can be sure even before you buy it. That's because the Sanforized people have ...
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Black Belt
The easy I care poly/cotton wash and wear permanent press fabric gives exceptional comfort and durability I plus good looks. Set includes ( pullover Olympic style V-neck jacket and easy on/off elastic drawstring I / waistband pants — includes ...
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LIFE
Don't tear your hair about wash-and-wear Now, you can tell good wash-and-wear before you buy it! You know it as well as we do. Some wash-and- wear is very good, some is so-so and some is pitiful. You couldn't always tell good wash-and-  ...
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Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide
Wash and wear,” “permanent press,” and “durable press” are just a few ofthe many names used to identify fabrics that can be worn, washed, tumble-dried, and worn again with little or no ironing. There are three types of wash-and-wear ...
Claire Shaeffer, 2008
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LIFE
No more bad guesses! Now, you can tell good wash-and-wear before you buy it! You know it as well as we do. Some wash-and- wear is very good, some is so-so and some is pitiful. You couldn't always tell good wash-and- wear until you ...
9
Miscellaneous Publication
A brief outline of the progress that has been made in developing wash-and-wear cottons is presented. Specifically, the existing problems are reviewed with the purpose of pointing to the contributions required from all segments of the industry  ...
‎1962
10
LIFE
No more will it? or won't it? worries! Now, you can tell 5r5j8! good wash-and-wear WSm before you buy it! You know it as well as we do. Some wash-and- wear is very good, some is so-so and some is pitiful. You couldn't always tell good ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WASH-AND-WEAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wash-and-wear is used in the context of the following news items.
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North Palm Beach woman designs wash and wear fashion dresses
Kristen designs each piece to be wearable from morning through night. Fabric wicks away moisture - and everything is wash-and-wear. Perhaps most unique ... «WPTV.com, Jun 15»
2
The New Way to Wear a Seersucker Suit (and Not Look Like Matlock …
If you think you don't know anything about Haspel, well, you're wrong. The century-old suit brand is known for pioneering the wash-and-wear suit as well as ... «GQ Magazine, Apr 15»
3
Wash-and-wear 'maria clara' update wins for newbie designer the …
For her three looks, Romero used “low-maintenance and wash-and-wear” materials consisting of ink blue and neutral-colored fabrics made of satinized cotton ... «Inquirer.net, Nov 14»
4
Wash-and-wear wool fashions
American designer Jones New York has the perfect solution: a new collection of wash-and-wear wool fashions. I put the suit jacket to the test to find out how ... «Ottawa Citizen, Jul 14»
5
A No-Sweat Work Shirt? No Sweat
In 1953 Brooks Brothers introduced the first wash-and-wear dress shirt, the Brooksweave, and today so-called non-iron shirts are a huge market; the stacks at ... «New York Times, Dec 13»
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Famed hairdresser Vidal Sassoon dies at 84
Sassoon used his hairstyling shears to free women from beehives and hot rollers and give them wash-and-wear cuts that made him an international name in ... «Press Herald, May 12»
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Vidal Sassoon: pioneer who liberated women from beehives and hot …
His wash-and-wear styles included the bob, the Five-Point cut and the "Greek Goddess," a short, tousled perm – inspired by the "Afro-marvellous-looking ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 12»
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Vidal Sassoon: The Cutting Edge
"It was a wash-and-wear kind of thing?" Smith asked. "That's what they called it: 'Wash and wear,' which I found very insulting," Sassoon said. "The respect ... «CBS News, Feb 11»
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Jessica Stroup's Sweet Choppy Bob
This is a fantastic wash-and-wear cut, if you have the right hair texture for it. Adorable! Jessica Stroup in Premiere Of Miramax Films&squot; "Extract" - Arrivals. «Zimbio, Aug 09»
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Dallas police get new wash-and-wear threads
The department has unveiled new uniforms that are wash-and-wear, not dry-clean-only as they have been for decades. “They're extremely utilitarian,” said Lt. «Dallas Morning News, Nov 08»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Wash-And-Wear [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/wash-and-wear>. Apr 2024 ».
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