1
: a flat thin ring or a perforated plate used in joints or assemblies to ensure tightness, prevent leakage, or relieve friction
2
: one that washes
especially
: washing machine
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We bought a new washer and dryer.
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Don't forget to use the windshield washer feature to make sure there are no streaks left behind.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
All apartments feature major appliances in kitchens with granite countertops, in-home washer and dryer, Nest thermostats and ultra high-speed internet.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Don't forget to use the windshield washer feature to make sure there are no streaks left behind.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Vacuuming a pet bed before adding it to the washer can save your machine and the headache of trying to dig soggy, laundry soap-laden pet fur out of the filters.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Washer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washer. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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washer
noun
wash·er
ˈwȯsh-ər 
ˈwäsh-
1
: a ring (as of metal) used to make something fit tightly or to prevent rubbing
2
: one that washes
especially
: washing machine
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