eraser

[ih-rey-ser]

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.

eraser

/ ɪˈreɪzə /

noun

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

   a pencil eraser

Word History and Origins

Origin of eraser¹

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.

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

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I asked to borrow his eraser to remove the scuff marks from my paddle.

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

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

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