air-dry

[ air-drahy ]

verb (used with or without object)

, air-dried, air-dry·ing.

1. to dry by exposure to the air.

adjective

1. dry beyond further evaporation.

air-dry

verb

1. tr to dry by exposure to the air

Word History and Origins

Origin of air-dry¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Their analysis indicates that soil stored under refrigerated or air-dried conditions can still retain the needed information for understanding microbial community composition and structure for many years.

From Science Daily

After as much as a week of hands-on building time, he lets the work air-dry for maybe another week before it is ready to be fired.

From Seattle Times

Samsung advises bringing your device into a service center for inspection even after it’s been air-dried.

From Seattle Times

"This is because air-dried bitumen can be used unaltered as an adhesive, but loses its adhesive properties when such large proportions of ochre are added."

From Science Daily

The chicken is air-dried for a day before it’s roasted in a cast-iron skillet, making for a blistered skin that crackles at the touch of a knife.

From Washington Post