\ ˈrəf-ˈdrī
\
\
rough-dried; rough-drying; rough-dries
Definition of rough-dry
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to dry (laundry) without smoothing or ironing
rough-dry
adjectiveDefinition of rough-dry (Entry 2 of 2)
: being dry after laundering but not ironed or smoothed over
rough-dry clothes
Buying Guide
Our Reviews team has selected the best dryers.
Learn More About rough-dry
Statistics for rough-dry
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Rough-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rough-dry. Accessed 24 Jun. 2022.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Test Your Vocabulary
Odd Habits and Quirks
-
- Which of the following best describes an easily irritated person?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Commonly Confused Words Quiz
Take a (break/brake) and (pore/pour) over this (c...
Take the quiz
-
Words Named After People
Find out who’s behind "leotard," "morphine," an...
Take the quiz
-
Spell It
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
Take the quiz
-
Spelling Bee Quiz
Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli...
Take the quiz
Share rough-dry
Time Traveler for rough-dry
The first known use of rough-dry was in 1778
See more words from the same year