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
• For care, the brand recommends machine-washing with a gentle cycle then hanging it to air-dry.
  — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
• Then shake off any excess water and let the plant air-dry for a day or two in a shaded location, Langelo says.
  — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
• Let the floor air-dry completely before returning any furniture.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
• Since pure silk can get weaker from rough wash and dry cycles, your best bet is to hand wash and air-dry.
  — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water and air-dry completely before storing.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
• Wash, then air-dry to prevent shrinkage.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026