: 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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Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Then while your hair is wet, tuck it behind your ears, lightly scrunch, and air-dry.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2024
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
For care, the brand recommends hand-washing or using a gentle machine cycle with cold water and a mild detergent, then hanging or laying flat to air-dry.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Then while your hair is wet, tuck it behind your ears, lightly scrunch, and air-dry.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2024
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 10 Jan. 2025.
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