dry off
verb
dried off; drying off; dries off
1
: to become dry
My umbrella's drying off in the hall.
2
: to make one's body dry
We got out of the pool and dried off.
3
: to make (someone or something) dry
He dried off the bench and sat down.
Dry yourself off and get dressed.
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That will give leaves time to dry off before nightfall.
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Always dry off items that are moist, before storing or closing them in.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The soap smelled like a spa and the Crème de Marfil heated floors and walls kept us all warm when drying off.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
The patterns are ideal for anyone who doesn’t like to dry off with boring towels.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Always dry off items that are moist, before storing or closing them in.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The soap smelled like a spa and the Crème de Marfil heated floors and walls kept us all warm when drying off.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
The patterns are ideal for anyone who doesn’t like to dry off with boring towels.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dry off
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“Dry off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20off. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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