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)

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The erasers can break down the nonstick finish, not only reducing the efficacy of your pots and pans, but also potentially exposing your food to chemicals as the finish breaks down. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025 He’ll likely get used as a tight end eraser early in his career, as Hamilton was. The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025 The pricier Marker Plus weighs slightly more (0.67 ounces) due to its additional eraser button at the top. PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025 Now picture yourself with a big eraser in your hand and imagine wiping the slate clean, eliminating distractions. Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eraser

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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 20 May. 2025.

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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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