eraser

American  

[ih-rey-ser] / ɪˈreɪ sər /

noun

1. a device, as a piece of rubber or cloth, for erasing marks made with pen, pencil, chalk, etc.

2. a person or thing that erases.

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eraser British  

/ ɪˈreɪzə /

noun

1. an object, such as a piece of rubber or felt, used for erasing something written, typed, etc

   a pencil eraser

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Etymology

Origin of eraser

First recorded in 1780–90; erase + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Simple errors can be fixed with an eraser; more complicated blunders require an apology and a sincere effort to make things right.

From Literature

In his apartment, he made clever spy gadgets, crafting pencils with hidden chambers under removable erasers, cutting hidden compartments into cuff links and batteries.

From Literature

Gary offered Noah his paddle eraser then toweled off the top of his bare head.

From Los Angeles Times

Motivating them are perks like erasers, finger traps, melon and egg bars and waffle parties.

From Los Angeles Times

One problem involved a basket of school supplies including erasers, notebooks and writing paper.

From Los Angeles Times