dry off
phrasal verb
dried off; drying off; dries off
1
: to become dry
My umbrella's drying off in the hall.
2
: to make one's body dry
We got out of the pool and dried off.
3
: to make (someone or something) dry
He dried off the bench and sat down.
Dry yourself off and get dressed.
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Rinse off the cooktop and once again, use a soft cloth to dry off the surface.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
After getting caught in a downpour, Max and Mia and their dogs return to Mia's apartment to dry off.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Afterward, dry off and sip a cocktail at the seaside beach bar made of and decorated with recycled materials and coconuts.
—Curaçao Tourist Board, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Linum Home 6-Piece Towel Set Don’t leave your guests stranded post-shower without a towel to dry off with.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
After getting caught in a downpour, Max and Mia and their dogs return to Mia's apartment to dry off.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Afterward, dry off and sip a cocktail at the seaside beach bar made of and decorated with recycled materials and coconuts.
—Curaçao Tourist Board, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Linum Home 6-Piece Towel Set Don’t leave your guests stranded post-shower without a towel to dry off with.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for dry off
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“Dry off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20off. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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