eraser

noun

eras·​er i-ˈrā-sər 

: one that erases

especially : a device (such as a piece of rubber or a felt pad) used to erase marks (as of ink or chalk)

Examples of eraser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For children, much of this is self-inflicted, in the form of items such as Legos or erasers. — David Hu, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026

For those who have a scent sensitivity, there is a strong smell here—kind of like a pencil eraser combined with mint. — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026

This serum was like an eraser for all of the discoloration and scarring; after finishing the bottle, my skin was 90 percent clear. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 Oct. 2026

This craft set comes with a notepad, eraser, sticker sheet, three markers, and two pens, all packed inside a decorative ramen cup that doubles as a desk pen holder. — Anja Webb, Parents, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eraser

• replacer
• acer
• baser
• chaser
• pacer
• racer
• spacer
• tracer
• radiotracer

Kids Definition

eraser

noun

eras·​er i-ˈrā-sər 

: one that erases

especially : a piece of rubber or a felt pad used to erase marks (as from a pencil or chalk)