: dry to such a degree that no further moisture is given up on exposure to air
air-dried; air-drying; air-dries
: to dry by exposure to air
: to become dry by exposure to air
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Holographic lacquer, or regular air-dry nail polish, is one of the most straightforward ways to achieve this look.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
The piece consists of 38 small sculptures, each on its own shelf, each sculpted out of air-dry clay.
—Robert Boyd, Chron, 22 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
Frizz, on the other hand… Letting hair air-dry has been proven to help promote hair health and growth, which seems to be a valiant goal.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Holographic lacquer, or regular air-dry nail polish, is one of the most straightforward ways to achieve this look.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Be sure to air-dry the topper before making your bed.
—Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
The piece consists of 38 small sculptures, each on its own shelf, each sculpted out of air-dry clay.
—Robert Boyd, Chron, 22 Feb. 2023
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“Air-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air-dry. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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