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

This clear magnetic dryer sheet holder keeps the sheets collected and in plain sight. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026

Clean your washer and dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions. — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 31 Oct. 2026

It’s made of bug-resistant wood and even has washer and dryer options to add on. — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026

The property includes an in-unit washer and dryer, while the $372 HOA monthly fee covers water, trash, property taxes, and one parking space. — Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for dryer

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

Kids Definition

dryer

variant of drier