noun
Uncommon
washer
WO-shuh
Washer (noun) means a machine that washes things, especially a washing machine or dishwasher. Example: “The washer finished its cycle just as we got home.”
noun
1
A machine that washes things, especially a washing machine or dishwasher.
"The washer finished its cycle just as we got home."
2
A thin, flat ring, usually metal or rubber, placed under a nut or bolt to spread pressure and stop leaks or loosening.
"Add a rubber washer to the tap to stop the drip."
"The bolt kept working loose until we fitted a washer."
How to use washer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a washing machine, or a small flat ring fitted under a bolt or nut.
Common pairings
a rubber washer
front-loading washer
washer and dryer
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Word forms
- Plural
- washers
- Third person singular
- washers
- Past tense
- washered
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Etymology
From Middle English wasshere, formed from wash plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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washing machine
automatic washer
Rhymes for washer
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What does “washer” mean?
The word “washer” means a machine that washes things, especially a washing machine or dishwasher. In plain terms, either a washing machine, or a small flat ring fitted under a bolt or nut.
How do you pronounce “washer”?
“Washer” is pronounced WO-shuh (/ˈwɑʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “washer” in a sentence?
Here is “washer” used in a sentence: “The washer finished its cycle just as we got home.”
What part of speech is “washer”?
“Washer” is a noun.
Where does the word “washer” come from?
The word “washer” comes from Middle English. From Middle English wasshere, formed from wash plus the agent suffix -er.
Is “washer” a common word?
“Washer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “washer” have?
“Washer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a machine that washes things, especially a washing machine or dishwasher.
