tumble dry
verb
tumble dried; tumble drying; tumble dries
: to dry (clothes, fabrics, etc.) by tumbling in a dryer
tumble dryer
noun
tumble drying
noun
Examples of tumble dry in a Sentence
He tumble dried his clothes on high heat.
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Some fabrics will allow for a tumble dry.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
To avoid stiff clothes, air dry until the items are mostly dry and then finish with a 10-15 minute tumble dry.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
Then tumble dry on no-heat with tennis balls to keep them fluffed.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Worth Noting: While this pair is machine washable, the brand recommends cold water and a low tumble dry for longevity.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
To avoid stiff clothes, air dry until the items are mostly dry and then finish with a 10-15 minute tumble dry.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
Then tumble dry on no-heat with tennis balls to keep them fluffed.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Worth Noting: While this pair is machine washable, the brand recommends cold water and a low tumble dry for longevity.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tumble dry
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“Tumble dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tumble%20dry. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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