Definition of air–dry
: dry to such a degree that no further moisture is given up on exposure to air
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1846
First Known Use of air–dry
1846
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air–dry
verb
Definition of air–dry
transitive verb
: to dry by exposure to air
intransitive verb
: to become dry by exposure to air
1886
First Known Use of air–dry
1886
AIR–DRY Defined for English Language Learners
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air–dry
verb
Definition of air–dry for English Language Learners
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: to dry something by placing it in an open area where there is a lot of moving air
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