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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Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
From $94 per night. Perks: Indoor fireplace, washer, sun room, full kitchen
This two-bedroom home is layered with personality.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2025
Use 2 tablespoons in a standard top-load washer with a center agitator.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Place the item directly in the washer without rinsing off the detergent.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025
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Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
From $94 per night. Perks: Indoor fireplace, washer, sun room, full kitchen
This two-bedroom home is layered with personality.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2025
Use 2 tablespoons in a standard top-load washer with a center agitator.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Place the item directly in the washer without rinsing off the detergent.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Washer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washer. Accessed 21 Aug. 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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