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 And, along with the Supersonic hair dryer, cordless flat iron, and other hair-wrangling appliances, the Airwrap accounts for a third of Dyson’s business in the US market. Zoe Yu, Longreads, 28 May 2024 All suites have king-size beds (that can be split into two twins) and high-end amenities including Dyson hair dryers. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024 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 6 Jun. 2024.

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dryer

variant of drier

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