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

Another demo, intended to show robots loading laundry into a washer-dryer, meets a similar hitch twice in a row, when a Figure 02 drops a piece of laundry on the floor and is unable to pick it up. —Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025

At its most simple, doing laundry involves putting clothes in the washer, then transferring them to the dryer, a rack, or a line. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025

At one grand opening, Profile Homes is giving the first 13 buyers in one community $13,000 for closing costs, plus a washer, dryer, refrigerator, window blinds, backsplash and luxury vinyl plank flooring on the first level. —Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025

Some schools do have a washer and dryer, but every school should have that. —Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 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