gasket

noun

gas·​ket ˈga-skət How to pronounce gasket (audio)
: a material (such as rubber) or a part (such as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight

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The design of the NODE 100 LP combines a gasket mount with a retro look and ergonomic comfort. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026 To prevent future problems, transfer items from bags and boxes into airtight containers that have gaskets or Mason jars with screw-on lids. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026 Keep tabs on the gasket and replace as necessary to prevent pressure loss during the brewing method. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2026 Install foam gaskets on electrical switches and outlets. Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gasket

Word History

Etymology

perhaps modification of French garcette

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gasket was circa 1889

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“Gasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasket. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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gasket

noun
gas·​ket ˈgas-kət How to pronounce gasket (audio)
: a material (as rubber) or a part used to prevent a joint from leaking

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