dryer

American  

[drahy-er] / ˈdraɪ ər /

noun

1. Also a machine, appliance, or apparatus for removing moisture, as by forced ventilation or heat.

   hair dryer; clothes dryer.

2. drier.

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dryer ¹ British  

/ ˈdraɪə /

noun

1. a person or thing that dries

2. an apparatus for removing moisture by forced draught, heating, or centrifuging

3. any of certain chemicals added to oils such as linseed oil to accelerate their drying when used as bases in paints, etc

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dryer ² British  

/ ˈdraɪə /

adjective

1. a variant spelling of drier 1

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Example Sentences

There’s also a mini-split system for heating and cooling, and if needed, a stackable washer and dryer can be added later.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

For example, photos included in the indictment show the use of a hair dryer to move serial numbers to boxes of nonworking, replicated dummy servers in an attempt to mislead the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: With powerful air flow, smart features and unique attachments, the Dyson Supersonic Nural is our top-pick hair dryer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Some years ago, a fire alarm went off in his own home – in a room where his tumble dryer was operating.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

I find the extra blankets and pillowcases in the cabinets above the dryer and take them back into the living room.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy