pattern

Clothes and Fashion - Taking Care of Clothes

Here you will learn some English words related to taking care of clothes such as "iron", "washing machine" and "fold".

review-disable

Review

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

spelling-disable

Spelling

quiz-disable

Quiz

Start learning
Words Related to Clothes and Fashion

a container typically made of wicker, plastic, or cloth material used for storing and transporting laundry or dirty clothes to a washing machine

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a device used to hang and organize clothing items in a closet or storage space

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a long rope or wire that washed clothes are hung on in order to get dried

Ex: She prefers using clothesline to save energy instead of a dryer .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a device used for hanging and drying clothes outdoors, typically consisting of a pole or frame with lines or ropes for suspending clothing items

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a freestanding rack used for indoor clothes drying, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, and often collapsible for easy storage

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small device, typically made of wood or plastic, used for fastening clothes on a clothesline to dry

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a device used for hanging wet clothes on a clothesline to dry

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a device, typically made of wood, plastic, or wire, used to hang and store clothing

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a laundry product used to reduce static cling, soften fabrics, and add scent to clothes during washing or drying, typically in liquid or dryer sheet form

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a cleaning agent that is used to remove dirt, stains, and odors from clothing and other fabrics

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
hamper
[noun]

a large basket with a lid, typically used for laundry, storage, or transport

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
hanger
[noun]

a piece of metal, plastic, or wood, usually in a triangular shape with a hook on its top, that people use for storing their clothes in a closet or on a rack

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a long narrow table, often covered with cloth, on which clothes are ironed

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a container used for storing and transporting dirty clothes to and from the washing machine or laundromat

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to air
[Verb]

to expose something, such as clothing or bedding, to the open air to freshen it or dry it

Ex: After a rainstorm , aired the wet camping gear by spreading it out on the rocks to dry in the sun .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a warm and enclosed storage space in a house, usually containing a hot water cylinder, used to dry or air clothes

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
peg
[noun]

a small, cylindrical or tapered piece of wood or plastic that is used to fasten clothes to a clothesline

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

small, thin pieces of soap that are used for washing clothes and other household items

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a powdered detergent that is used for washing clothes, and typically consists of a mixture of soap and synthetic detergents

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a laundry product used to stiffen fabrics, reduce wrinkles, and facilitate ironing by spraying it onto clothes for a crisp and polished appearance

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
washboard
[noun]

a tool used to manually wash clothes by rubbing them against its ribbed surface while they are wet with soap and water

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

an outdoor cord or rope used for air-drying clothes by hanging them for drying in the open air and sunlight

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a type of cleaning agent in the form of a dry powder or granules used to wash clothes

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

an electric machine used for washing clothes

Ex: washing machine's spin cycle helps remove excess water from the clothes .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
dryer
[noun]

a machine used to remove moisture from clothes, hair, or other items through heat or airflow

Ex: The dryer kept running late into the night .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a fabric or paper sheet used in dryers to reduce static cling, soften fabrics, and add scent to clothes during drying

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
bleach
[noun]

a strong chemical compound used for removing stains, whitening clothes, and disinfecting surfaces

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to iron
[Verb]

to use a heated appliance to straighten and smooth wrinkles and creases from fabric

Ex: The irons the fabric before sewing to create smooth seams .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
iron
[noun]

a piece of equipment with a heated flat metal base, used to smooth clothes

Ex: iron removes wrinkles from the fabric and makes it smooth .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
ironed
[Adjective]

describing the state of a garment that has been pressed and smoothed with an iron

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
wrinkled
[Adjective]

having creases or folds caused by being crushed, bent, or compressed

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to unload
[Verb]

to remove things or goods from a container, vehicle, etc.

Ex: The delivery personnel worked together unload packages from the delivery van onto the doorstep .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to fold
[Verb]

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

Ex: She decided fold the napkin into an elegant shape for the dinner table .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a shop where one can do their laundry and dry cleaning

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

(of a portion or piece) to become detached or separated from a larger whole

Ex: The handle of the came off during the trip , making it difficult to carry .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to allow wet clothes to dry by hanging them up without wringing them out

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
dry-cleaned
[Adjective]

cleaned with a solvent instead of water

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to place a thing, typically an item of clothing, on a hanger, hook, etc.

Ex: He hung up his keys on the wall hook for easy access.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
ironing
[noun]

the activity of making clothes, etc. smooth using an iron

Ex: After completing the ironing, she felt a sense of accomplishment seeing the neatly pressed clothes.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens

Ex: After the camping trip , laundered their sleeping bags to remove dirt and odors .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a place where one can wash and dry one's clothes using coin-operated machines

Ex: They waited at launderette until their clothes were dry .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
laundry
[noun]

clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing

Ex: She hung laundry out to dry in the sun .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to load
[Verb]

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

Ex: loaded her camper van with camping supplies and set off for a weekend in the mountains .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to press
[Verb]

to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it

Ex: The pressed the pleats of the skirt to restore its original shape .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
washable
[Adjective]

able to be safely cleaned with water or other cleaning agents without being damaged

Ex: washable cover on the couch can be removed and washed to keep it fresh .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
stained
[Adjective]

marked or discolored by a substance that is difficult to remove

Ex: She used a stain remover to try to remove the wine stain from the carpet.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to clean
[Verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: We clean the bathroom to keep it hygienic .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
wet
[Adjective]

covered with or full of water or another liquid

Ex: They ran for shelter when the rain started and got their wet.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to wet
[Verb]

to make something damp or moist by applying water or another liquid

Ex: wet the sponge and began to wash the car .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
dry
[Adjective]

lacking moisture or liquid

Ex: After the rain stopped , the pavement quickly dry under the heat .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to dry
[Verb]

to take out the liquid from something in a way that it is not wet anymore

Ex: dried the spilled liquid on the floor with a mop .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
dirty
[Adjective]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: dirty dishes in the restaurant 's kitchen needed to be washed .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to undo or separate the strands of something that is woven or knitted

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to unfold
[Verb]

to open or spread something out from a folded state or compact form

Ex: The unfolded the camping chair for a comfortable seat .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

an individual who works or owns a business specializing in the cleaning and maintenance of garments and textiles using methods that do not involve water

Ex: dry cleaner removed the coffee stain from his white shirt perfectly
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app