eraser

noun

eras·​er i-ˈrā-sər How to pronounce eraser (audio)
: 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)

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Researchers hypothesize that the ancient mother bees mixed dirt with their saliva to construct these minuscule chambers, each smaller than the eraser on a pencil. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025 How to Clean UGGs and Other Suede Boots To clean UGGs and other suede boots, follow the steps above, using a suede eraser or white vinegar to remove stains and clean the suede uppers. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025 When the area has dried, use an art gum eraser to gently remove any residue and a suede brush to lift the nap. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025 By afternoon, a debris of eraser rubber coats my lap. Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eraser

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First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eraser was in 1790

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“Eraser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eraser. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

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eraser

noun
eras·​er i-ˈrā-sər How to pronounce eraser (audio)
: one that erases
especially : a piece of rubber or a felt pad used to erase marks (as from a pencil or chalk)

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