Acid-Washed

Pronunciation: /ˈæsɪd-wɒʃt/

Definitions of acid-washed

adjective describing a process of treating denim with acid to create a faded or worn look

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a pair of acid-washed jeans.

A2 She wore an acid-washed denim jacket to the party.

B1 The store sells acid-washed clothing for a vintage look.

B2 The fashion designer showcased a collection of acid-washed garments.

C1 The acid-washed trend has made a comeback in recent years.

C2 The acid-washed fabric had a unique texture and appearance.

Examples of acid-washed in a Sentence

formal The acid-washed denim trend became popular in the 1980s.

informal I love wearing my acid-washed jeans, they're so cool.

slang Those acid-washed shorts are totally rad.

figurative The memories of that acid-washed jacket are etched into my mind.

Grammatical Forms of acid-washed

• past tense: acid-washed
• plural: acid-washes
• comparative: more acid-washed
• superlative: most acid-washed
• present tense: acid-wash
• future tense: will acid-wash
• perfect tense: has acid-washed
• continuous tense: is acid-washing
• singular: acid-washed
• positive degree: acid-washed
• infinitive: to acid-wash
• gerund: acid-washing
• participle: acid-washed

Origin and Evolution of acid-washed

First Known Use: 1980 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'acid-washed' originated in the textile industry as a process of using acid to create a worn and faded look on denim fabric.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of denim, 'acid-washed' has evolved to describe a style or finish that mimics the appearance of acid-washed denim in various other materials and industries.