: 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
Examples of air-dry in a Sentence
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Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
Then, air-dry for an additional 24 hours to release any moisture.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 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
Then, either air-dry your curls or use a diffuser attachment to help set your style.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
Then, air-dry for an additional 24 hours to release any moisture.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 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 2 Nov. 2024.
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