eraser
noun
eras·er i-ˈrā-sər 
: one that erases
especially : a device (such as a piece of rubber or a felt pad) used to erase marks (as of ink or chalk)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Use the washable eraser daily to draw on new eyes and facial expressions, and have some laughs while watering your houseplant. 
Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 5 Aug. 2022 Now push towards the tip of the pencil with your right hand and towards the eraser with your left hand. Wired, 31 July 2022 The bundle includes monthly, daily, and weekly calendar whiteboards, six fine tip dry erase markers, and a big master eraser. Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 20 Aug. 2022 In Washington, his work is represented by a gargantuan steel and fiberglass typewriter eraser in the sculpture garden of the National Gallery of Art. Fred A. Bernstein, Washington Post, 18 July 2022 The human eraser, Robert Williams III, is outperforming his current contract by about 13.4 million dollars. Mat Issa, Forbes, 2 June 2022 Most protein bars resemble a large eraser made up of thick, uniform paste. Elaheh Nozari, Bon Appétit, 27 May 2022 There’s no magical eraser to wipe away transgressions and provide everyone with instant forgiveness. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 May 2022 To fine-tune your cleaning, use an eraser, a nail file, or even a clean toothbrush to gently loosen any stubborn dirt. Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2022 See More
Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 5 Aug. 2022 Now push towards the tip of the pencil with your right hand and towards the eraser with your left hand. Wired, 31 July 2022 The bundle includes monthly, daily, and weekly calendar whiteboards, six fine tip dry erase markers, and a big master eraser. Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 20 Aug. 2022 In Washington, his work is represented by a gargantuan steel and fiberglass typewriter eraser in the sculpture garden of the National Gallery of Art. Fred A. Bernstein, Washington Post, 18 July 2022 The human eraser, Robert Williams III, is outperforming his current contract by about 13.4 million dollars. Mat Issa, Forbes, 2 June 2022 Most protein bars resemble a large eraser made up of thick, uniform paste. Elaheh Nozari, Bon Appétit, 27 May 2022 There’s no magical eraser to wipe away transgressions and provide everyone with instant forgiveness. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 May 2022 To fine-tune your cleaning, use an eraser, a nail file, or even a clean toothbrush to gently loosen any stubborn dirt. Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1790, in the meaning defined above