A wash-and-wear shirt. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
No nylon, no polyester, no creaseproof, never any wash-and-wear. From Wordnik.com. [Closing Time] Reference
To avoid people, she'd mail-order wash-and-wear clothes from Sears or Montgomery Ward. From Wordnik.com. [Through a Lens, Darkly] Reference
Recently, I've been swishing my wash-and-wear shorts and socks in bug spray mixed with water. From Wordnik.com. [Pet Loss] Reference
I was stunned when my husband came home a few years ago with a uniform that was simply "wash-and-wear.". From Wordnik.com. [When ACUs Attack - SpouseBUZZ] Reference
The teeth fold in on the gums, they're easy to pack, very comfortable, so wash-and-wear and work well in extreme humidity. From Wordnik.com. [A smile is worth 1000 teeth] Reference
I put on a new shirt, then the wash-and-wear slacks that never creased, and a pair of black suede shoes, hoping that I would look really cool. From Wordnik.com. [Dark Dude] Reference
When we went out, I steered clear of cutesy or frilly outfits and chose practical, comfortable, wash-and-wear outfits for the babies and for myself. From Wordnik.com. [Mothering Twins] Reference
We want the ready-made, the microwaved, the heat-and-serve, the wash-and-wear; we do not want to be bothered with serious study and careful analysis. From Wordnik.com. [Joan Z. Shore: The Secret? It's Out, It's Old, and It's Obvious] Reference
He liked to tease Dwayne, who was a bachelor, extremely shy, a large flesh-colored man in a pajama-striped wash-and-wear suit and shoes like Chinese gunboats. From Wordnik.com. [Underworld] Reference
A young woman in her early twenties, with no makeup and her brown hair in a wash-and-wear bob eyed him warily from behind the shelter of her beat-up gray metal desk. From Wordnik.com. [Born To Run]
The Italian novelist, Umberto Eco, once remarked: The world of media is full of easy answers, wash-and-wear philosophies, instant ecstasies, what-me-worry Epiphanies. From Wordnik.com. [The Free Trade Conspiracy and Other Canadian Myths] Reference
The police and coroner sometimes called us to help with bodies, even if no animal were involved, because our uniforms were wash-and-wear, but theirs were wool that had to be dry-cleaned. From Wordnik.com. ["Entering Human Lives "] Reference
Provisions such as allowing employers to mandate tip pooling and exempting restaurants from giving employees a weekly allowance for "wash-and-wear" uniforms, such as T-shirts, were welcomed. From Wordnik.com. [New Wage, Tip Rules Are on the Way for Restaurants] Reference
M. O'BRIEN: Now, before you understand how important it is that this actually looks good, let's dial the way-back machine just 24 hours and see what we've been through on this wash-and-wear odyssey. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 28, 2006] Reference
If you pay a few extra dollars in the store for wrinkle-free fabrics and wash-and-wear items, you end up saving yourself considerable time (no ironing) and money (no dry cleaning bills) over the long term. From Wordnik.com. [Unclutter Your Life in One Week] Reference
Betty Brown converts entire wardrobe to wash-and-wear over lack of. From Wordnik.com. [Brains and Eggs] Reference
(Hopefully something that is wash-and-wear with plenty of material.). From Wordnik.com. [News] Reference
For retailers offering wash-and-wear clothing, see the following links. From Wordnik.com. [Minneapolis/St. Paul Breaking News, Weather, Video, Traffic and Sports for Minnesota from WCCO-TV] Reference
But that's not deterring some from the pursuit of fabulous wash-and-wear locks. From Wordnik.com. [msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines] Reference
You don't have to worry about touching Rufus because he's a wash-and-wear kind of guy. From Wordnik.com. [5 years after triple crown, Rufus in high demand - US News] Reference
The ironing-free shirts claim seams that do not pucker, along with wash-and-wear cloth. From Wordnik.com. [AboutMyPlanet.com] Reference
But, if not, a dog with a smooth, short coat that is more wash-and-wear is probably best. From Wordnik.com. [CBS3.com - Philadelphia's Source For Breaking News, Weather, Traffic and Sports] Reference
This spring more and more top designers are responding to the complaints of cash-strapped consumers with wash-and-wear clothing. From Wordnik.com. [Minneapolis/St. Paul Breaking News, Weather, Video, Traffic and Sports for Minnesota from WCCO-TV] Reference
The shirts aren't designed to be a fashion statement, but rather a statement of fact, a wash-and-wear way to help weave criminals back into the social fabric. From Wordnik.com. Reference
The new regulations apply to workers in restaurants and hotels and cover a number of issues, including who should pay for laundering "wash-and-wear" uniforms, like special. From Wordnik.com. [NYT > Home Page] Reference
Ladies toiling away in the hotels 'Living Room lounges across the country will suit up in L. A.M.B.'s wash-and-wear black jersey minidresses-with diagonal stitch detailing and a fitted. From Wordnik.com. [E! Online (US) - Top Stories] Reference
DuPont aggressively advertised wash-and-wear garments made of its patented ". From Wordnik.com. [The Plight of Polyester] Reference
Things you won’t find in my closet: shoulder pads, tie-dye, wash-and-wear. From Wordnik.com. [cat’s meow] Reference
"One shirt is silk, and it'll need special care, but most of it's wash-and-wear. From Wordnik.com. [The Cat Who Came To Breakfast]
Compared to the other nations of the earth, the stains on America’s soul are pretty wash-and-wear. From Wordnik.com. [Sexual Abuse by Peacekeepers in Congo] Reference
Compared to the other nations of the earth, the stains on America’s soul are pretty wash-and-wear…. From Wordnik.com. [Sexual Abuse by Peacekeepers in Congo] Reference
“Compared to the other nations of the earth, the stains on America’s soul are pretty wash-and-wear.”. From Wordnik.com. [Sexual Abuse by Peacekeepers in Congo] Reference
He wore a tan wash-and-wear Sears suit. From Wordnik.com. [White Butterfly] Reference
And we are wearing our wash-and-wear suits. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 28, 2006] Reference
And the wash-and-wear women. From Wordnik.com. [Kevin Powell: Son2Mother] Reference
"This was before the days of wash-and-wear hair. From Wordnik.com. [A Night to Remember] Reference
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