eraser
word
Definition
A small object, usually made of rubber, used to remove pencil marks from paper.
Usage & Nuances
In American English, 'eraser' is common; in British English, 'rubber' is used. Usually refers to removing pencil marks, not ink. Often found on the end of pencils.
Spanish: borrador (de lápiz) - goma de borrarPortuguese (BR): borrachaPortuguese (PT): borrachaChinese (Simplified): 橡皮Chinese (Traditional): 橡皮擦Hindi: रबरArabic: مِمحاةBengali: রাবার - ইরেজারRussian: ластикJapanese: 消しゴムVietnamese: tẩyKorean: 지우개Turkish: silgiUrdu: ربڑ - مٹانے والاIndonesian: penghapus
Example Sentences
My pencil has a built-in eraser at the top.
natural
Can I borrow your eraser?
basic
The eraser is on the desk.
basic
I need an eraser to fix my mistake.
basic
I can't find my eraser anywhere—did someone take it?
natural
Don’t use that old eraser; it might smudge your paper.
natural