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

Other amenities include a game room, bicycle storage, washer and dryers in each unit, walk-in closets and balconies on about half of the units. —Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2024

Check out fan-favorite bed pillows, hair dryers, portable chargers, and more below. —Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024

There was no hair dryer, and her hair never fully dried after a shower. —J Wortham January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 2 May 2024

Advertisement The researchers couldn’t determine whether the dryers were actually harboring bacteria or simply sucking it up and then blowing a concentrated amount back out. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2024

With features that deliver sophisticated care to every strand, this section elucidates the dryer's ability to emit negative ions and maintain consistent temperature control. —Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024

Plus, muslin typically washes well and doesn't shrink in the dryer. —Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024

He was styled a postmodernist, an awkwardly fitting title that only just managed to cover his essential attributes, like a swimsuit left too long in the dryer. —Dave Kim, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024

Mid-set, the drummer throws a load of laundry in the dryer behind him as the crowd hollers. —Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024

Kids Definition

dryer

variant of drier