eraser

noun

eras·​er i-ˈrā-sər How to pronounce eraser (audio)
: one that erases
especially : a device (such as a piece of rubber or a felt pad) used to erase marks (as of ink or chalk)

Examples of eraser in a Sentence

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To make an eraser sponge: Mix warm water, baking soda, and borax until dissolved together. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 The Photos app gains an eraser tool that can remove unwanted objects and automatically fill in the background. Jackie Snow, Quartz, 30 Oct. 2024 Water adds some brightness, a bit of cotton candy, sweet oak, ginger syrup, and pink eraser. Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 One problem involved a basket of school supplies including erasers, notebooks and writing paper. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eraser 

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eraser was in 1790

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“Eraser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eraser. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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eraser

noun
eras·​er i-ˈrā-sər How to pronounce eraser (audio)
: one that erases
especially : a piece of rubber or a felt pad used to erase marks (as from a pencil or chalk)

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