hand-wash

or hand·wash

[ hand-wosh, -wawsh ]

verb (used with object)

1. to launder by hand rather than by washing machine:

   to hand-wash socks in a hotel-room sink.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hand-wash¹

First recorded in 1810–15; hand ( def ) + wash ( def )

Example Sentences

Last month, inspectors found what appeared to be mold and mildew around the hand-washing sinks used by workers preparing ready-to-eat meats, CBS News reported.

From Salon

CBS News reported that last month, inspectors found what appeared to be mold and mildew around the hand-washing sinks used by workers preparing ready-to-eat meats.

From Salon

As the pandemic fades, many people have abandoned the basic tools for fighting the coronavirus — masks, physical distancing, hand sanitizer and aggressive hand-washing.

From Los Angeles Times

“Individuals that are unhoused are at higher risk for contracting hepatitis A infection because they often have limited access to hand-washing and toileting facilities,” the department wrote in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

He built a fence from dead branches and dug a ditch so he could hand-wash his laundry and wash himself.

From Seattle Times