: 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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Karen Grossman, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Diffuse with a low-speed hair dryer to contract the length, or air-dry in twists that are gently fluffed out for more definition.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 22 June 2025
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
Drape the rug over a fence or sturdy surface and allow it to air-dry, turning at least once to allow both sides to dry.
—Karen Grossman, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Diffuse with a low-speed hair dryer to contract the length, or air-dry in twists that are gently fluffed out for more definition.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 22 June 2025
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 30 Jun. 2025.
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