Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

washfast

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: wash-fast
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Colorfast such that it will not fade when washed.

Example Sentences

"Selecting plants that are historically known to be lightfast and washfast will help prevent disappointing results."

Etymology

From wash + fast.

Derived Forms

washfastness

Questions

What does washfast mean?: Colorfast such that it will not fade when washed.
Where does washfast come from?: From wash + fast.

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