How to Use air-dry in a Sentence

air-dry

adjective

• Hair in various stages of air-dry, not a glossy hot-roller curl for miles.
  — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2023
• Some blankets can be machine dried, but many need to air-dry.
  — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 18 July 2023
• Broadly speaking, the best way to dry your wool socks is to air-dry them inside-out.
  — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2023
• Think of it like letting your hair air-dry for a while, then blasting it with a hair dryer.
  — Matt Simon, WIRED, 23 Aug. 2023
• And many are designed to be machine-washed, but still air-dry straight out of the washer without a crease in sight.
  — Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2023
• According to 14th Night, shake the bottle before smoothing four to eight drops into wet hair from mid-lengths to ends, then air-dry or heat-style.
  — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2023
• For care, the brand recommends machine-washing the sweater with cold water in a garment bag, then drying on low heat or laying flat to air-dry.
  — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
• Microban 24 Hour, when sprayed on clean hard surfaces and allowed to air-dry, kills bacteria for up to 24 hours even after touches.
  — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2023
• Instead, air-dry these types of items on an indoor drying rack or an old-fashioned outdoor clothesline.
  — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
• The actor walked followers through her air-dry hair routine without a stitch of makeup and fans could not stop gushing over her look, not to mention the final result.
  — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 July 2023
• Always remove the battery packs first, run them on a gentle cycle, and allow them to air-dry completely before your put the batteries back in.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2023
• Dampness can trigger the growth of bacteria and mold, so allow the water bottle to air-dry completely before screwing on the cap or storing it.
  — Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 27 June 2023
• Modern fabrics that are used in golf pants and athleisure clothing are easy to wash, but to keep up their UPF sun protection and shape, the recommendation is to skip the tumble cycle and air-dry them.
  — Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2023
• Wash, then air-dry to prevent shrinkage.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
• Instead, gently squeeze out any excess water and lay your swimwear flat to air-dry.
  — Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
• Use a mild soap and water solution to gently scrub your umbrella, then rinse and air-dry completely.
  — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
• Guests will learn about clay and make functional pieces of art, using air-dry clay to create a sculpture of people gathered around a campfire.
  — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
• Holographic lacquer, or regular air-dry nail polish, is one of the most straightforward ways to achieve this look.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026