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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Additionally, always check the care label first before throwing a garment in the washing machine and/or dryer.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
The heat from a dryer breaks down fibers in fabric.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Those are the rooms where you’ll be treated to a host of extras that make the space feel like home—walk-in closets, washers and dryers, dishwashers, kitchens, and beyond.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Always Air-Dry The dryer is no place for a delicate item.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
The heat from a dryer breaks down fibers in fabric.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Those are the rooms where you’ll be treated to a host of extras that make the space feel like home—walk-in closets, washers and dryers, dishwashers, kitchens, and beyond.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Always Air-Dry The dryer is no place for a delicate item.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
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 7 Jun. 2026.
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