: 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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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
To keep it feeling casual, the style tends to be worn with flatter roots and a messier, non-uniform wave, which can be achieved by letting natural hair air-dry and develop your own individual mix of texture, or by sleeping in braids.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 16 July 2024
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
If the weather is sunny, let the tent air-dry thoroughly before storing it.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
To keep it feeling casual, the style tends to be worn with flatter roots and a messier, non-uniform wave, which can be achieved by letting natural hair air-dry and develop your own individual mix of texture, or by sleeping in braids.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 16 July 2024
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 Sep. 2024.
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