hair dryer
noun
variants
or less commonly hairdryer
plural hair dryers also hairdryers
: a device for drying hair: such as
a
: a handheld device that blows usually heated air and is used for drying and often styling hair : blow dryer
b
: a large domed appliance used usually in hair salons that is positioned over a seated person's head to dry or set the hair (as during coloring or perming)
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The new hair dryer is backwards compatible.
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Victoria Song, The Verge, 21 Apr. 2026
Each is stocked with Etro bath products, Frette robes, and Dyson hair dryers.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Shaped like a boxy, high-tech hair dryer, the 18-inch-tall Strata pulls air and pushes it upward through an approximately 1-by-14-inch slot in the front, a maneuver that’s designed to mimic a taller tower fan.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the newlyweds and their wedding party went to nearby cottages to dry off using towels and hair dryers.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Bathrooms are a sanctuary unto themselves, with rain showers, underfloor heating, in-mirror TVs, bespoke toiletries, and thoughtful touches like salon-grade or Dyson hair dryers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
Best gentle hair dryers for $150+ This prograde hair dryer features advanced ionic technology to help cut down on frizz and improve shine.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Don’t expect to rock up in Europe, where the voltage is 220V, and plug in your 110V hair dryer.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Mar. 2026
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Victoria Song, The Verge, 21 Apr. 2026
Each is stocked with Etro bath products, Frette robes, and Dyson hair dryers.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Shaped like a boxy, high-tech hair dryer, the 18-inch-tall Strata pulls air and pushes it upward through an approximately 1-by-14-inch slot in the front, a maneuver that’s designed to mimic a taller tower fan.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the newlyweds and their wedding party went to nearby cottages to dry off using towels and hair dryers.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Bathrooms are a sanctuary unto themselves, with rain showers, underfloor heating, in-mirror TVs, bespoke toiletries, and thoughtful touches like salon-grade or Dyson hair dryers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
Best gentle hair dryers for $150+ This prograde hair dryer features advanced ionic technology to help cut down on frizz and improve shine.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Don’t expect to rock up in Europe, where the voltage is 220V, and plug in your 110V hair dryer.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Hair dryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hair%20dryer. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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