n. A washing; particularly, a washing of the skin.n. A fluid preparation, wash, or cosmetic applied to the skin, especially the skin of the face, for the purpose of rendering it smooth, soft, or fair.n. In pharmacy, a liquid holding in solution various medicinal substances, applied externally to stimulate action, to relieve pain, etc.n. Drink (humorously conceived as a ‘wash’ or ‘remedy’).