dry off

phrasal verb

dried off; drying off; dries off

: to become dry

My umbrella's drying off in the hall.

: to make one's body dry

We got out of the pool and dried off.

: to make (someone or something) dry

He dried off the bench and sat down.

Dry yourself off and get dressed.

Examples of dry off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some users prefer to start cleaning with a bidet and drying off with a bit of toilet paper to prevent a damp feeling. —

Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024 Photos from the moment show rescuers grabbing the golden retriever and the dog drying off after getting out of the water. —

Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024 Rinse off immediately after swimming and dry off completely. —

Daniel More, Verywell Health, 8 Mar. 2024 An hour later, dried off, Veelenturf hunches over her laptop in the main hut. —

Nina Burleigh, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024 Scrubbing vigorously with a towel to dry off, as well as using harsh soaps, can contribute to skin damage, as well. —

Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024 Zara Home Premium Cotton Robe: Another terrycloth robe, this one is practical for drying off after a shower but less so for lounging around the house. —

Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2023 With a hook at the end, it can be easily hung up when drying off or not in use. —

Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023 As background, in the third chapter of the illustrious tale, the various characters get wet and are desirous of drying off. —

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023

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