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Definition wash in British English

wash noun

noun
/wɒʃ/
1

the process of washing someone or something

Example

These trousers need a wash.

Example

After a few washes the colour faded.

Example

I'll give my hair a quick wash before we go.

Synonyms and related words
ablutions bath bath
1.1

clothes that are being washed, or the process of washing clothes

Example

Did you put the duvet in the wash?

Synonyms and related words
air boil the cleaners
2

the flowing movement of water in the sea

Example

the wash of a passing boat

Synonyms and related words
course current down
2.1

the sound of water flowing in the sea

Synonyms and related words
course current down
3

a liquid that you use for cleaning and treating your skin

Synonyms and related words
aloe vera antiperspirant antiseptic
4

a thin layer of something such as colour or light

Example

The last wash of sunlight shone through the clouds.

Synonyms and related words
a burst of colour band blaze
Definition wash in British English