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 erasure was meant to transform the land beyond recognition and leave the Palestinian villagers pushed into the coastal area with nothing to return to. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

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

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

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