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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Well, testing out this T3 dryer was a whole new drying experience.
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
The bathrobes were Frette, the hair dryer was Dyson, and the cotton swabs were kept in a cute ceramic jar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Between blow dryers, curling irons, brushes, and straighteners, getting your hair to cooperate can feel like a full production.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Yokoji recommends removing the comforter halfway through the dryer cycle to give it a good shake to manually redistribute feathers before placing it back in the dryer—two or three times for an especially large one.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
The bathrobes were Frette, the hair dryer was Dyson, and the cotton swabs were kept in a cute ceramic jar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Between blow dryers, curling irons, brushes, and straighteners, getting your hair to cooperate can feel like a full production.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Yokoji recommends removing the comforter halfway through the dryer cycle to give it a good shake to manually redistribute feathers before placing it back in the dryer—two or three times for an especially large one.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Dryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dryer. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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