dryer
noun
dry·er
variant spelling of drier
1
: something that extracts or absorbs moisture
2
: a substance that accelerates drying (as of oils, paints, and printing inks)
3
usually dryer
: a device for drying
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The same is true for your clothes dryer.
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Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Great for clothes, towels, sheets and down items, the dryer balls help clothes dry faster and more evenly, saving time, money and energy.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Daniel, who spent years in the plush comfort of Silicon Valley tech roles — unlimited PTO, big teams, no broken dryers — is logging something closer to 60 hours a week now, bouncing between laptop, factory floor, and a dairy farm eight miles up the road.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Some rooms have patios, and the property offers ski storage and in-room boot dryers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
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Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Great for clothes, towels, sheets and down items, the dryer balls help clothes dry faster and more evenly, saving time, money and energy.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Daniel, who spent years in the plush comfort of Silicon Valley tech roles — unlimited PTO, big teams, no broken dryers — is logging something closer to 60 hours a week now, bouncing between laptop, factory floor, and a dairy farm eight miles up the road.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Some rooms have patios, and the property offers ski storage and in-room boot dryers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
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“Dryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dryer. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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