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 founder of Shannon Adamson Interior Design in Seattle, the designer installed sliding racks that fit perfectly in the empty space between the washer/dryer and nearby countertops.
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Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Castro recommends using the Swiffer Sweeper dry pads to remove any leftover lint from the dryer.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
Each one is stocked with an amenity kit of Blue Lagoon skincare, slippers, hair dryers, robes, towels, and a private shower.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
As someone who has seen countless DIY jobs, there’s always something that can be missed if the dryer vent is not camera-scoped, Chittenden warns.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
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Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Castro recommends using the Swiffer Sweeper dry pads to remove any leftover lint from the dryer.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
Each one is stocked with an amenity kit of Blue Lagoon skincare, slippers, hair dryers, robes, towels, and a private shower.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
As someone who has seen countless DIY jobs, there’s always something that can be missed if the dryer vent is not camera-scoped, Chittenden warns.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Dryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dryer. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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