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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The Chinese Laundry Era lasted until the mid-1980s, when inventions like the home washer and dryer led many Chinese laundries to go out of business. Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025 Right now, take over $100 over our editors' favorite Airwrap multi-styler and Airstrait flat iron/hair dryer at Nordstrom. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2025 Other Pet Hair Removal Tips Use wool dryer balls with each load for an extra boost. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025 The kitchen also has ample room, plus plenty of storage with Shaker-style cabinets and an in-unit washer-dryer combo. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 2025.

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dryer

variant of drier

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