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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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By afternoon, a debris of eraser rubber coats my lap. Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025 To remove insect specks, use an art gum eraser to gently rub away the spots. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025 Always start with a clean eraser. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025 Use the eraser’s short fiber side to erase all makeup (including waterproof and long-wear formulas) and the longer side to gently exfoliate the skin. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eraser

Word History

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 7 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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