washer

noun

wash·​er ˈwȯ-shər 

ˈwä-

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

Examples of washer in a Sentence

We bought a new washer and dryer.

Recent Examples on the Web

Technical Rescue units met with building management, who explained that the scaffold suffered a mechanical failure, leaving the two window washers stranded roughly 15 stories above the ground, the department shared. —Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025

Elizabeth Stile, of Stile Real Estate, who has the listing, says that over the decades, Rhodes renovated the apartments, preserving original details while updating kitchens and baths and adding washers and dryers. —Kim Velsey, Curbed, 4 Dec. 2025

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Significant price drops on major appliances can reach up to 40% off, providing hundreds of dollars in savings on refrigerators, washers and dryers. —Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 1 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for washer

• dishwasher

Kids Definition

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