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

Examples of dryer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
But an overloaded dryer can’t do that, and regular overloading will actually knock the sensors out of commission entirely. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 On social media, the shelter asked for laundry detergent and dryer sheets to keep it clean for the pets. Tara Lynch, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Across from here is a laundry area with a stacked washer/dryer and a small mud room. New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026 Many of us know how to clean a dryer lint trap, but many washing machines have filters of their own, too. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dryer

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Dryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dryer. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

dryer

variant of drier

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster