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Definition of handwash

handwash

/ˈhændˌwɑːʃ/
hand · wash
Plural:handwashes
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Adjective:handwashed
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Past Simple:handwashed
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Past Participle:handwashed
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Present Participle:handwashing
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• verb

1

To wash clothing, dishes, or other items manually rather than using a washing machine or dishwasher.

Example

"It is best to handwash woolen sweaters so they do not shrink."

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• noun

1

British A liquid soap or detergent formulated specifically for washing one's hands, or for washing delicate clothes by hand.

Example

"She placed a bottle of lavender-scented handwash next to the bathroom sink."

2

An act or instance of washing garments, dishes, or other items by hand rather than in a machine.

Example

"The silk blouse only needed a quick handwash in cool water."

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• Nearby Words

handstand
handsy
handtowel
handwash
handwashing
handwork
handwoven

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Handwash. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/handwash
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