dryer
/ˈdraɪ.ɚ/
noundry · er
Think: a DRY-ER makes things DRY + ER (something that does the job).
Yes, it's dryer. Don’t add an extra letter: it’s **dry + er** → **dryer** (not *drier*).
Definitions
- nounA machine that removes moisture from something, especially a clothes-drying machine.
- nounA device used to dry something, such as a hair dryer.
Examples
- “I moved the wet towels from the washer to the dryer.”
- “The hair dryer was too hot, so I switched it to a cooler setting.”
- “After the rain, we put our muddy shoes near the dryer vent to help them dry faster.”
Synonyms
clothes dryertumble dryerhair dryerdrying machinedryer machine
Antonyms
washer
Translations
ES secadoraPT secadoraFR sèche-linge
Common misspellings
dryardryordrayerdrierdryierdryerrdryredry-er
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