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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New or used dryer sheets are great for picking up hair from counters and floors between more thorough cleanings.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
For an automatic dryer, use the permanent press cycle that has a cool-down feature to help reduce wrinkles.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
First came the sleek hair dryers and toothbrushes.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
There's also a combination washer/dryer installed.
—New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
For an automatic dryer, use the permanent press cycle that has a cool-down feature to help reduce wrinkles.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
First came the sleek hair dryers and toothbrushes.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
There's also a combination washer/dryer installed.
—New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dryer
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“Dryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dryer. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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