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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Users also confirmed that the easy-to-maintain material has held up after multiple trips through the washer and dryer.
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 May 2025
The process— shampoo, conditioner, mousse, rollers, and then an hour or two under the dryer— is well known for many Black women.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 9 May 2025
When sorting through the best hair dryers, there are a lot of things to keep in mind.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 May 2025
Fortunately, the dryer can also be the solution to removing wrinkles easily.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 May 2025
The process— shampoo, conditioner, mousse, rollers, and then an hour or two under the dryer— is well known for many Black women.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 9 May 2025
When sorting through the best hair dryers, there are a lot of things to keep in mind.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 May 2025
Fortunately, the dryer can also be the solution to removing wrinkles easily.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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 18 May. 2025.
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