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

The Home Depot is also offering major appliance savings, including up to 35% off select refrigerators, washers and dryers, and ranges, plus up to 40% off select dishwashers. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Arresting for sure, but c’mon how many people were actually going to pay that much for a hair-dryer? — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026

Finally, line dry cotton or percale pillowcases instead of using the dryer. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

Try heaters, air conditioners, water heaters, washing machines, dryers, ovens, TVs. — D.l. Davis, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for dryer

• acquire
• attire
• bonfire
• campfire
• ceasefire
• conspire
• desire
• enquire
• entire
• greenbrier
• gunfire
• homebuyer

Kids Definition

dryer

variant of drier