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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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
The company tipped a concept washer and dryer with a robot vacuum built into the base, similar to Eureka's Dual Washing Bot announced at CES last year.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Check Stain Before Drying Remove the garment from the washer and check to ensure the stain has successfully been removed.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Plus, there’s an in-unit washer-dryer.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Washer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washer. Accessed 9 Sep. 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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