: 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
Examples of air-dry in a Sentence
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Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2023
Like other wearable pumps, it’s also recommended to air-dry each individual part between pumping sessions in order to achieve proper seal and suction.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 12 Oct. 2023
Instead, air-dry these types of items on an indoor drying rack or an old-fashioned outdoor clothesline.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
According to 14th Night, shake the bottle before smoothing four to eight drops into wet hair from mid-lengths to ends, then air-dry or heat-style.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2023
However, this pottery kit brings the studio to the ceramics enthusiast and allows pieces to air-dry for immediate use without needing to fire them up.
—Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2023
Broadly speaking, the best way to dry your wool socks is to air-dry them inside-out.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2023
Hair in various stages of air-dry, not a glossy hot-roller curl for miles.
—Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2023
Think of it like letting your hair air-dry for a while, then blasting it with a hair dryer.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 23 Aug. 2023
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
To refresh outdoor mats, hose them off, then air-dry.
—Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 18 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
Always remove the battery packs first, run them on a gentle cycle, and allow them to air-dry completely before your put the batteries back in.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2023
Like other wearable pumps, it’s also recommended to air-dry each individual part between pumping sessions in order to achieve proper seal and suction.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 12 Oct. 2023
Instead, air-dry these types of items on an indoor drying rack or an old-fashioned outdoor clothesline.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
According to 14th Night, shake the bottle before smoothing four to eight drops into wet hair from mid-lengths to ends, then air-dry or heat-style.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2023
However, this pottery kit brings the studio to the ceramics enthusiast and allows pieces to air-dry for immediate use without needing to fire them up.
—Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2023
Broadly speaking, the best way to dry your wool socks is to air-dry them inside-out.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2023
Hair in various stages of air-dry, not a glossy hot-roller curl for miles.
—Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2023
Think of it like letting your hair air-dry for a while, then blasting it with a hair dryer.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 23 Aug. 2023
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
To refresh outdoor mats, hose them off, then air-dry.
—Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 18 Feb. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1846, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1886, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
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