dryer
noun
dry·er
variant spelling of drier
1
: something that extracts or absorbs moisture
2
: a substance that accelerates drying (as of oils, paints, and printing inks)
3
usually dryer
: a device for drying
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The bathroom is accessed from the kitchen via a pocket door and contains a shower (with a curtain or optional glass enclosure), a sink, and a choice of flushing, composting, or incinerating toilet, plus a washer/dryer.
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Adam Williams
april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
Oakridge has washers and dryers for students who need laundry services, mentorship programs and student appreciation days.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Pause detect rounds out the smart features by sensing when the dryer is set down and automatically decreasing airflow.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 23 Apr. 2026
Tumble dry on low heat with clean tennis balls or dryer balls to help restore fluffiness.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
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Adam Williams
april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
Oakridge has washers and dryers for students who need laundry services, mentorship programs and student appreciation days.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Pause detect rounds out the smart features by sensing when the dryer is set down and automatically decreasing airflow.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 23 Apr. 2026
Tumble dry on low heat with clean tennis balls or dryer balls to help restore fluffiness.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dryer
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“Dryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dryer. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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