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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Duke recommends lowering thermostats, turning off unnecessary devices and not using major appliances such as washing machines, dryers and dishwashers during that time.
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
The eco mode, or low heat setting, on a dryer dryer dries your clothes at a lower temperature over a longer period of time.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Sammy Wang is a fabric care senior scientist at Procter & Gamble, maker of Downy liquid fabric softener and Bounce dryer sheets.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
From cleaning your bathroom to combating stinky feet, keep reading for 10 genius ways to use dryer sheets in your home.
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
The eco mode, or low heat setting, on a dryer dryer dries your clothes at a lower temperature over a longer period of time.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Sammy Wang is a fabric care senior scientist at Procter & Gamble, maker of Downy liquid fabric softener and Bounce dryer sheets.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
From cleaning your bathroom to combating stinky feet, keep reading for 10 genius ways to use dryer sheets in your home.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 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 5 Feb. 2026.
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