wash down

verb

washed down; washing down; washes down

transitive verb

: 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

: to wash the whole length or extent of

washed down and scrubbed the front porch

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As the sky turns purple-ish, Ellen cheerily serves foraged nettle and spinach soup; chanterelle, ricotta and sage ravioli; and a creamy take on the local dessert of blueberries with milk and sugar, washed down with schnapps infused with mugwort and dill. —

Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2023 Don’t let your expensive color treatments wash down the drain—switch to these gentle cleansers instead. —

Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024 According to the authority on all things laundry, The Laundress, the process for washing down pillows is relatively easy. —

Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024 After your session, trek on over to the vitality pool or stop by the Juice Bar for a refreshing juice or smoothie to help wash down wear and worries even further. —

Demarco Williams, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wash down