stonewashed

stone·wash

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stohn-wosh, -wawsh]
- /ˈstoʊnˌwɒʃ, -ˌwɔʃ/
- /stˈəʊnwɒʃt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stohn-wosh, -wawsh]
- /ˈstoʊnˌwɒʃ, -ˌwɔʃ/

Definitions of stonewashed word

verb with object stonewashed to wash (cloth) with pebbles or stones so as to give the appearance of wear. 1
adjective stonewashed denim: worn by prewashing 1
adjective stonewashed (of new clothes or fabric, esp denim jeans) given a worn faded look by being subjected to the abrasive action of many small pieces of pumice 0
adjective stonewashed washed with small, abrasive stones in manufacturing to cause fading and make softer 0

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Parts of speech for Stonewashed

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adjective

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stonewashed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for stonewashed

adjective stonewashed

faded — to lose brightness or vividness of color.

Just one Synonym for stonewashed