washer
noun
wash·er
| \ ˈwȯ-shər
, ˈwä-\
, ˈwä-\
Definition of washer
1
: a flat thin ring or a perforated plate used in joints or assemblies to ensure tightness, prevent leakage, or relieve friction
Examples of washer in a Sentence
We bought a new washer and dryer.
Recent Examples on the Web
Note that some cleaners recommend using a pressure washer, which is fine, but be very careful not to damage or etch the wood decking. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How To Get Leaf Stains Off Your Wood Deck," 24 Aug. 2019 Try to only use appliances like your oven, dishwasher, washer, and dryer at night, which will both conserve energy during peak hours and keep your house from heating up. — Kris Kane, The Mercury News, "10 ways to cut utility bills and conserve energy during the hot summer," 13 Aug. 2019 Get 35% off refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, dryers, and more. — Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, "Score Major Presidents' Day Appliance Sales at Best Buy, Macy's, and Sears," 1 Feb. 2019 One cubic yard, about the size of a washer machine, weighs thousands of pounds. — Rosanna Xiastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, "A cliff collapse. Three deaths. More bluff failures expected with rising seas," 9 Aug. 2019 The only people who get a view from the top are the window washers and workers who deal with the flagpole at least twice a year. — Mckenna Oxenden, baltimoresun.com, "You asked: What’s at the top of that weird spire in Baltimore’s skyline? We took a reader up to find out.," 25 July 2019 Place them on the floor near washers and hot water heaters, and the shrieking alarms will alert you to trouble. — Washington Post, "Liz Weston: Is your wealth dripping away?," 23 July 2019 Put them on the floor near washers and water heaters, and the shrieking alarms will alert you to trouble. — Liz Weston, Dallas News, "5 tips to help prevent water damage, which outranks theft and fire for home claims," 23 July 2019 Finally, the home includes electric and gas dryer connections, as well as washer connections, as well as an alarm system and a dry bar. — Emilia Benton, Houston Chronicle, "Custom traditional home available in Memorial West," 14 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'washer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for washer
washer
noun
English Language Learners Definition of washer
: a thin, flat ring that is made of metal, plastic, or rubber and that is used to make something (such as a bolt) fit tightly or to prevent rubbing
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washer
noun
wash·er
| \ ˈwȯ-shər
, ˈwä-\
, ˈwä-\
Kids Definition of washer
1
: washing machine
2
: a ring (as of metal) used to make something fit tightly or to prevent rubbing
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