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

To clean your eraser, tap it outside to remove dust, wipe it with a damp cloth or vacuum it with a small attachment. —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

When the global recession hit Finland, the government implemented austerity policies that harked back to the days of eraser splitting. —Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025

Press the eraser on the wall to lift dirt from the fibers. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025

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)