erasure

noun

era·​sure i-ˈrā-shər 

also -zhər

: an act or instance of erasing

Examples of erasure in a Sentence

accidental erasure of the tape

There were many errors and erasures in the typescript.

Recent Examples on the Web

This approach positions self-erasure not just as a sacrifice but as the proof of love. — Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

That’s because a relationship isn’t strengthened by self-erasure. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

But the upside of this Carsley erasure is that the show can portray a smooth transition from Southgate straight to Tuchel. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 June 2026

The manager appears completely unaware this might amount to cultural erasure. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for erasure

• embrasure

Kids Definition

erasure

noun

era·​sure i-ˈrā-shər 

also -zhər

: an act or instance of erasing