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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Dyson famously found inspiration for its hand dryers in high-speed jet engines.
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David Henkin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Take time to read care labels in garments and select the correct washer water temperature and cycle and dryer temperature for each load.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
One of our favorite new hair dryers released in late 2024, the L’Oréal Professionnel AirLight Pro hair dryer is worth every penny for powerful airflow with a lightweight feel that won’t cause heat damage your locks.
—Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
Next, attach a nozzle to the hair dryer to focus the air flow.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025
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David Henkin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Take time to read care labels in garments and select the correct washer water temperature and cycle and dryer temperature for each load.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
One of our favorite new hair dryers released in late 2024, the L’Oréal Professionnel AirLight Pro hair dryer is worth every penny for powerful airflow with a lightweight feel that won’t cause heat damage your locks.
—Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
Next, attach a nozzle to the hair dryer to focus the air flow.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Dryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dryer. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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