blow-dryer

American  

[bloh-drahy-er] / ˈbloʊˌdraɪ ər /

noun

1. a small, usually handheld electrical appliance that dries hair by emitting a stream of warm air.

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Etymology

Origin of blow-dryer

1965–70; perhaps blend of dryer and verb phrase blow dry, i.e., blow until dry

Example Sentences

“It feels like a blow-dryer in my face,” said Ross Nikides, 31, who had stopped in Death Valley as part of a three-week road trip to see several National Parks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2023

“Chocolate High” can be heard when the hum of the blow-dryer in Christian’s hand goes silent.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2022

Use styling tools and your blow-dryer on low heat.

From New York Times • May 15, 2019

A blow-dryer can be used to get the dust off.

From Washington Post • Apr. 2, 2018

I’d barely made it to the landing when I heard it: deep sobs coming from the bathroom, muffled by the steady drone of a blow-dryer.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover