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

Kentucky is not only dealing with trade conflict over its famous bourbon, but also a new Canadian tariff on washer-dryers, presumably a shot at the giant General Electric appliance plant in Louisville. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Much the same can be said for indoor spaces like the attic, basements and dryer vents out back. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 21 Sep. 2026

The duvet is machine washable, dryer-friendly, and can be refreshed with non-chlorine bleach as needed. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026

So does a dryer with its gears still intact, and a staircase that leads to nowhere now, but once connected the factory. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for dryer

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

Kids Definition

dryer

variant of drier