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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Launder it in the washing machine and dryer for easy cleaning on laundry day.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Customize the fragrance by adding a few drops of essential oils to the dryer balls to keep laundry smelling cleaner longer.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Lucky for you, this hair dryer is one of the best on the market.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
The amenities include Perricone MD toiletries, Dyson hair dryers and bidets.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Customize the fragrance by adding a few drops of essential oils to the dryer balls to keep laundry smelling cleaner longer.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Lucky for you, this hair dryer is one of the best on the market.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
The amenities include Perricone MD toiletries, Dyson hair dryers and bidets.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Dryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dryer. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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