noun

eraser

ih-RAY-zuh

Eraser (noun) means a small block of rubber or similar material used to remove pencil or chalk marks. Example: “She used the eraser to rub out her mistake and start again.”

noun

A small block of rubber or similar material used to remove pencil or chalk marks.

"She used the eraser to rub out her mistake and start again."

"The teacher wiped the board clean with a felt eraser."

How to use eraser

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe tool you use to rub out pencil or chalk marks.

UK vs US

In British English, a pencil eraser is often just called a "rubber."

Common pairings

pencil eraser rub out with an eraser

Word forms

erasers plural

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Rhymes for eraser

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Frequently asked questions

What does “eraser” mean?

The word “eraser” means a small block of rubber or similar material used to remove pencil or chalk marks. In plain terms, the tool you use to rub out pencil or chalk marks.

How do you pronounce “eraser”?

“Eraser” is pronounced ih-RAY-zuh (/ɪˈɹeɪsɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “eraser” in a sentence?

Here is “eraser” used in a sentence: “She used the eraser to rub out her mistake and start again.”

What part of speech is “eraser”?

“Eraser” is a noun.