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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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Check for dust on the top shelves of closets, ceiling fan blades, and behind appliances like refrigerators, washers, and dryers.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
An open-plan, one-bedroom apartment for sale there has high ceilings, wide-plank oak floors, washer and dryer, eat-in chef's kitchen, and bright living room.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Gallegos lived in the neighborhood and was at the girl's home the previous weekend to help install a washer and dryer, the girl's mother reportedly told investigators.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Washer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washer. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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