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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There’s also the easy-to-use Drybar blow dryer brush. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 July 2025 That means the likes of robot vacuums, vehicle chargers, air purifiers, rain sensors, solar panels, battery storage, washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, cooktops, ovens and a whole lot more are now all supported with Aqara’s ever-growing array of Matter controllers, such as the G410. Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 Additionally, consider adding a dryer sheet to the dust bin to circulate a fresh smell throughout the room. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025 The new ones have paper towels instead of hand dryers. Miami Herald, 7 July 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 17 Jul. 2025.

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dryer

variant of drier

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