gasket

noun

gas·​ket ˈga-skət 

: a material (such as rubber) or a part (such as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight

Examples of gasket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The straw can go on the top rack, and the gasket and spout can be washed in the utensil rack. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

There’s no gasket, no latch, no real barrier between the food and the surrounding air. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

An elastomer gasket forms a splashproof seal when the suitcase is closed. — Ben Coxworth july 03, New Atlas, 3 July 2026

Use a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle to clean the agitator and rubber gasket on the door. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

perhaps modification of French garcette

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing gasket

• blow a gasket

Kids Definition

gasket

noun

gas·​ket ˈgas-kət 

: a material (as rubber) or a part used to prevent a joint from leaking