: dry to such a degree that no further moisture is given up on exposure to air
air-dried; air-drying; air-dries
: to dry by exposure to air
: to become dry by exposure to air
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
The leaves are dried in an intense heat to stop the oxidizing process before going through a slower, longer process to completely air-dry.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
The piece consists of 38 small sculptures, each on its own shelf, each sculpted out of air-dry clay.
—Robert Boyd, Chron, 22 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
Allow the headboard to air-dry completely. 3 Ways to Deep Clean an Upholstered Headboard
Use an Upholstery Cleaning Machine
Even with routine care and spot treating as needed, upholstered headboards will need to be deep cleaned at least once a year.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
The leaves are dried in an intense heat to stop the oxidizing process before going through a slower, longer process to completely air-dry.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
Be sure to air-dry the topper before making your bed.
—Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
The piece consists of 38 small sculptures, each on its own shelf, each sculpted out of air-dry clay.
—Robert Boyd, Chron, 22 Feb. 2023
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“Air-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air-dry. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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