wash down
verb
washed down; washing down; washes down
1
: to move or carry downward by action of a liquid
especially
: to facilitate the passage of (food) down the gullet with accompanying swallows of liquid
pizza washed down with beer
2
: to wash the whole length or extent of
washed down and scrubbed the front porch
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Nostalgic snack nuts taste best washed down with an ice cold beer.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
In Bend, Oregon, Outdoor Adventure Belongs to Everyone On a visit to this adventure magnet, Sophie Morgan goes for a trek in the high desert in an off-roading wheelchair and catches an outdoor concert, washed down, of course, with a few pints of local craft beer.
—Hannah Wallace, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
The report names lilac as a versatile color that can be played up for a punchy, trend-forward look or washed down for a vintage aesthetic.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
Faucet handles collect oils, dust and grime quickly, and clogs almost always start with what gets washed down the drain.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
In Bend, Oregon, Outdoor Adventure Belongs to Everyone On a visit to this adventure magnet, Sophie Morgan goes for a trek in the high desert in an off-roading wheelchair and catches an outdoor concert, washed down, of course, with a few pints of local craft beer.
—Hannah Wallace, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
The report names lilac as a versatile color that can be played up for a punchy, trend-forward look or washed down for a vintage aesthetic.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
Faucet handles collect oils, dust and grime quickly, and clogs almost always start with what gets washed down the drain.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Wash down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wash%20down. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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