delicates
Fragile laundry pieces
Delicates are clothing items requiring gentle handling—typically underwear, bras, lingerie, and garments made from fine fabrics like silk or lace.
Washing machines often have a delicates cycle with slower agitation and cooler water: I always wash my delicates separately.
The term appears on care labels and in laundry contexts.
Women's fine intimate apparel
- intimatesClosest friends or implies
- underwearClothing worn beneath
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
camisole · negligee · stockings · pantyhose · bodysuit · corset · slip · chemise
Delicate transparent textile
- gossamerFilmy, delicate material
- tulleFine net fabric
- voileSheer, lightweight textile
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
organza · charmeuse · crepe · georgette · batiste · lawn · muslin · taffeta
Clean manually with water
- cold-waterLacking thermal energy
- air-dryLet moisture evaporate naturally
- drip-drySelf-drying when hung
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
lingerie
Women's fine intimate apparel
lace · camisole · negligee · stockings · pantyhose · bodysuit · corset · slip · chemise · teddy
chiffon
Delicate transparent textile
satin · organza · charmeuse · crepe · georgette · batiste · lawn · muslin · taffeta · cashmere
handwash
Clean manually with water
- cold-waterLacking thermal energy
- air-dryLet moisture evaporate naturally
- drip-drySelf-drying when hung
breakables
Items easily shattered
crystal · china · ceramics · figurines · ornaments · collectibles · heirlooms · antiques · frangible · bubble-wrap
gourmet
Connoisseur of fine cuisine
- amuse-boucheComplimentary chef's tasting bite
- sashimiThinly sliced raw fish
- caviarCured fish eggs
truffle · tartare · quenelle · consommé · soufflé · escargot · sweetbreads · fugu · blowfish · oysters
- laundrywashing machine, wash, dryer, clothes dryer, fold
- laundry caremachine wash, hand wash, permanent press, spin cycle, rinse cycle
- dry cleaningdry cleaner, dry cleaners, dry cleaning, hanger, dry cleaning fluid
- garment carewashing, drying, ironing, folding, hanging
- laundromatwasher, washers, dryer, dryers, washing machines
- underwearunderwear, briefs, boxers, underpants, panties
delicatesworkwear
Garments for employment
denim · canvas · durable goods · everyday wear · burlap
delicatesworkwear
Garments for employment
work clothes · overalls · coveralls · dungarees · protective gear
- delicate balance
- delicate beauty
- delicate cycleMild laundering setting
- delicate washCareful laundering setting
- delicate structureVulnerable arrangement of parts
- delicate layersFragile arranged thinness
delicate, indelicate, delicately, delicateness, indelicately