Stone-wash (Verb)
Meaning
Wash with stones to achieve a worn appearance; "stonewash blue jeans".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The new fashion trend involved stone-washing denim to give it a distressed look that appeared years old.
- Stone-washing the t-shirts with pumice stones resulted in a soft, faded texture.
- To create a unique design, the artist decided to stone-wash the entire surface of the pottery with small rocks.
- High-fashion brands often stone-wash their clothing to achieve a distinctive, worn look without waiting years for natural wear and tear.
- She paid extra to have her jeans stone-washed to get the same retro look as her sister's old pair.