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

Examples of dryer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The legislation also calls for ending the sales tax on school supplies like pens, pencils, crayons, backpacks and lunchboxes, along with energy efficient appliances for residential use, including washers, dryers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and standard-size refrigerators, among others. —Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026

The bedroom houses the in-unit washer-dryer, and the all-white bathroom is quite elegant. —Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 30 Mar. 2026

In practical terms, more direct exposure would come from using a hair dryer in the morning or waiting in front of a microwave oven for your popcorn to finish. —Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026

Higher pollen counts can be expected in hotter and dryer climates, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America website. —Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for dryer

• briar
• brier
• buyer
• choir
• crier
• cryer
• drier
• eyer
• flier
• flyer
• friar
• frier

Kids Definition

dryer

variant of drier