dryer
1 of 1noun/ˈdraɪər/
Forms:dryers
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a machine used to remove moisture from clothes, hair, or other items through heat or airflow
A dryer is a machine that removes moisture from clothes, hair, hands, or other items by blowing warm air or using heat. Clothes dryers tumble laundry in a rotating drum, drying them quickly with hot air. Hand dryers blow air to dry hands, often in public restrooms. Hair dryers use focused air to dry and style hair more efficiently. Other types of dryers serve specific purposes in different settings. These machines save time and make drying faster and easier in homes, restrooms, or salons.
- She put the wet clothes in the dryer.
- He uses a dryer to quickly dry his laundry.
- Modern dryers have energy-efficient settings.
- He prefers paper towels over the hand dryer in public bathrooms.
- After a swim, she used a dryer to dry her damp hair.
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a substance added to paints, inks, or other liquids to speed up the drying process
- The artist added a dryer to the oil paint for quicker drying.
- Certain dryers are used in industrial coatings to enhance efficiency.
- The chemical dryer helped the ink dry faster on the paper.
- The printer used a dryer to speed up the ink curing process.
- The new formula includes an eco-friendly dryer for safer use.