dry off
verb
dried off; drying off; dries off
1
: to become dry
My umbrella's drying off in the hall.
2
: to make one's body dry
We got out of the pool and dried off.
3
: to make (someone or something) dry
He dried off the bench and sat down.
Dry yourself off and get dressed.
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Meanwhile, the newlyweds and their wedding party went to nearby cottages to dry off using towels and hair dryers.
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The last step is to use an old towel to dry off all the surfaces in the tub and shower.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Everyone timed how long the towels took to dry off their hands or their body, also sharing how wet each towel seemed to get after using.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Jelly beans How does the Easter Bunny dry off?
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The last step is to use an old towel to dry off all the surfaces in the tub and shower.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Everyone timed how long the towels took to dry off their hands or their body, also sharing how wet each towel seemed to get after using.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Jelly beans How does the Easter Bunny dry off?
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dry off
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“Dry off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20off. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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