wash and wear

/ˌwɑʃənˈwɛr/
adjective
  1. Describing a fabric or garment that does not need ironing after being washed and dried; wrinkle-resistant.
    • She bought a wash-and-wear shirt for her business trips so she wouldn't have to pack an iron.
    • These wash-and-wear pants look neat straight out of the dryer.
    • Many modern uniforms are made from wash-and-wear materials to save time on maintenance.
noun
  1. A garment made from wrinkle-resistant fabric that requires little or no ironing.
    • The store had a sale on wash-and-wears for the summer season.
    • His closet is full of wash-and-wears because he hates ironing.
    • She prefers wash-and-wears for her daily commute to work.
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