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

For dryer unloading alone, ACE Robotics reported conducting 165 real-robot trials over 57 hours. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026

Extremely generous with space, one room houses four washing machines and four dryers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026

There's plenty of cabinetry and shelving, as well as room for a washer/dryer to be added. — New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2026

The wool balls work best with small to medium loads, which is a better way to dry your clothing anyway, as overloading the dryer leads to excessive friction which reduces the softness of materials and creates wrinkles. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 9 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for dryer

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

Kids Definition

dryer

variant of drier