wash and wear

wash-and-wear

[wosh-uhn-wair, wawsh-]
adjective
noting or pertaining to a garment that can be washed, that dries quickly, and that requires little or no ironing; drip-dry.

Origin:
1955–60

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wash-and-wear
 
adj
(of fabrics, garments, etc) requiring only light washing, short drying time, and little or no ironing

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