1
: a flat thin ring or a perforated plate used in joints or assemblies to ensure tightness, prevent leakage, or relieve friction
2
: one that washes
especially
: washing machine
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We bought a new washer and dryer.
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If the pet bed can tolerate it, opt for hot water and/or the heavy-duty washer cycle, which will help to eliminate odor-causing bacteria and provide deeper cleaning.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
The washer comes with three nozzles, including a turbo nozzle.
—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, 28 Apr. 2025
The washers contain a large haul of cocaine, which Mia and Charlie are tasked with delivering to the Chinatown hangout of smug young local Triad boss Tsui Fong (Jeremy Ang Jones) to square up a debt.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
If the pet bed can tolerate it, opt for hot water and/or the heavy-duty washer cycle, which will help to eliminate odor-causing bacteria and provide deeper cleaning.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Washer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washer. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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washer
noun
wash·er
ˈwȯsh-ər 
ˈwäsh-
1
: a ring (as of metal) used to make something fit tightly or to prevent rubbing
2
: one that washes
especially
: washing machine
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