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
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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 notesIn 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
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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.
