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

As dryers tumbled and washers churned in the background last Wednesday, children at the Wash Smart Laundry on Summit Street in Elgin were learning skills to prepare them for kindergarten. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

This looks snug and has a flushing toilet, a vanity sink, a shower, and a washer/dryer. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026

Using high heat settings and forgetting to use dryer sheets or wool dryer balls can also contribute to sheet shrinkage and stiffness. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 26 Oct. 2026

Third, washability-plus-dryer-safe is becoming table stakes rather than a premium feature. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for dryer

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

Kids Definition

dryer

variant of drier