sealer

1 of 2

noun (1)

seal·​er ˈsē-lər 

1

: an official who attests or certifies conformity to a standard of correctness

2

a

: a coat (as of size) applied to prevent subsequent coats of paint or varnish from sinking in

b

: a compound applied to grout especially to repel moisture and prevent staining

Cleaned or newly colored grout will stay that way longer, and be easier to clean, if the grout is coated with a sealer.

—Gene Austin

sealer

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a person or a ship engaged in hunting seals

Examples of sealer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Taking compressibility to the next level, this packing cube of sorts works similarly to a vacuum sealer. —Christina Liao, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

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This vacuum sealer from Amazon locks in flavor and nutrition. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Oct. 2024

Use your sealer to send your guests home with servings of stuffing, turkey and pumpkin pie. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1770, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sealer

1 of 2 noun

seal·​er ˈsē-lər 

1

: an official who certifies weights and measures

2

: a substance used on a surface to be painted that prevents the paint from sinking in

sealer

2 of 2 noun

: a person or a ship engaged in hunting seals