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

Our household had no luxuries, no snack foods, no desserts, no popular culture except what came from the AM radio, and only a few appliances, including a washer but no dryer. —Nicholas Dawidoff, New Yorker, 10 May 2026

Spacious suites feature full kitchens and in-unit washer-dryers, blending residential comforts with the polish of a hotel stay. —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026

The high temperatures that a standard washer uses are enough to eliminate germs. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026

In 2025, the factory introduced a pilot auto-washing machine that requires15-20 liters of water per kilogram of garments, compared with 25 liters per kilogram needed by conventional belly washers. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 4 May 2026

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