dry-erase marker

Wipeable writing tool

A dry-erase marker is a felt-tipped pen designed to write on smooth, nonporous surfaces like whiteboards.

The ink dries quickly but doesn't bond permanently, allowing it to be wiped away with a cloth or eraser: Someone left the cap off the dry-erase marker and now it's dead.

Also called a whiteboard marker.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G