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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Sturdy handrails, space for wheelchairs and mobility aids, and sinks, dryers and dispensers mounted for ease of reach.
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Next up is the apartment’s washer-dryer combo.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Similar to dryer sheets, however, fabric softener can build up and leave a residue on fabrics.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
At its most simple, doing laundry involves putting clothes in the washer, then transferring them to the dryer, a rack, or a line.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Next up is the apartment’s washer-dryer combo.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Similar to dryer sheets, however, fabric softener can build up and leave a residue on fabrics.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
At its most simple, doing laundry involves putting clothes in the washer, then transferring them to the dryer, a rack, or a line.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
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 24 Oct. 2025.
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