Wash

/wɔːʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An act of washing something.

I gave my clothes a wash before putting them away.

Water used to wash something.

Use a clean wash for your face.

A liquid cleaning solution.

I bought a new car wash to use on my vehicle.

verb

To clean something with water and usually soap.

I need to wash my hands before dinner.

To be made clean by the action of water.

The car will wash easily if you use soap.

To flow or be carried by a current of water.

The waves wash the shore every day.

Old English 'wæscan', meaning 'to wash, cleanse'

wash your hands

to clean your hands with soap and water

wash away

to eliminate or remove something, often quickly

wash up

to clean dishes or other objects after use

wash and go

to wash hair quickly without a complex styling process

dog wash

a facility where dogs are cleaned and bathed

clean

to remove dirt or impurities

rinse

to wash lightly, usually with water

bath

a soaking in water for cleansing or relaxation

laundry

clothes and linens that need to be washed

detergent

a cleaning agent used in washing

to pay off a debt or settle financial matters.

I need to wash my debts before the end of the month.

to diminish or wash out someone's reputation.

That scandal really washed her credibility.