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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All of the heavy-duty bolts and washers are included to assemble the steel parts.
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Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
Wash or sanitize your hands again after transferring laundry from the washer to the dryer.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
Each unit includes a washer and dryer, walk-in closets, top-of-the-line HVAC, and access to the community’s secure underground parking facility.
—Jp Shaffer, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Betty and Laura paint the picket fence, Max repairs the dish washer and Laura’s bicycle, and so on.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 17 May 2025
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Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
Wash or sanitize your hands again after transferring laundry from the washer to the dryer.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
Each unit includes a washer and dryer, walk-in closets, top-of-the-line HVAC, and access to the community’s secure underground parking facility.
—Jp Shaffer, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Betty and Laura paint the picket fence, Max repairs the dish washer and Laura’s bicycle, and so on.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 17 May 2025
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“Washer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washer. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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