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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Some popular Dyson Airwrap dupes, like the Revlon One-Step hair dryer brush, cost 87 percent less than the original device, and are just as capable in offering fast-drying power while creating blowouts and voluminous curls.
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 17 July 2024
This powerful, best-selling Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is designed to protect from heat damage and help decrease frizz and flyaways.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024
By and large, dryer balls are created to last about 1,000 loads.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2024
Houses often have dryer vents placed near the outdoor AC unit.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2024
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 17 July 2024
This powerful, best-selling Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is designed to protect from heat damage and help decrease frizz and flyaways.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024
By and large, dryer balls are created to last about 1,000 loads.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2024
Houses often have dryer vents placed near the outdoor AC unit.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2024
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“Dryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dryer. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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