sander

noun

sand·​er ˈsan-dər 

: one that sands: such as

a

: a device for spreading sand on newly surfaced or icy roads

also : the device together with the truck that bears it

b

: a device that smooths, polishes, or scours by means of abrasive material

called also sanding machine

Examples of sander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

DeWalt Orbital Sander Kit DeWalt Orbital Sander Kit Get the best-selling DeWalt orbital sander kit for less than $70 at Amazon today. —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024

To protect your walls from dust, attach plastic sheeting with painter’s tape—this is especially important when using a sander to create a smooth ceiling at the end of the project. —Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024

After cleaning the furniture with a damp rag, sand it with 120-grit paper, by hand or with an orbital sander. —Annie Midori Atherton, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2024

Total cost, including an electric sander, paint and knobs, was under $200. —Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1627, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sander

noun

sand·​er ˈsan-dər 

: one that sands: as

a

: a device for spreading sand (as on icy roads)

also : a truck that carries such a device

b

: a power tool that smooths or polishes using a rough material (as sandpaper)