What does DRYER mean?

Dryer

Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

• Noun: a machine or device for drying things, especially clothes
• Adjective: free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist; arid

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdraɪər/
• UK: /ˈdrʌɪə(r)/

Origin and Usage:

The word "dryer" comes from the verb "dry" which means to remove moisture or liquid from something. The noun form of "dryer" refers to a machine or device that uses heat to remove moisture from clothes, hair, or other objects. The adjective form of "dryer" means free from moisture or liquid, and is commonly used to describe weather conditions or skin.

Synonyms:

• Dehydrator
• Drying machine
• Clothes dryer
• Hair dryer
• Blow dryer

Related Words:

• Dried
• Drier
• Dries
• Drily
• Diary

Example Sentences:

• The clothes dryer is broken and needs to be repaired.
• After a long drought, the desert became even drier.
• She used a hair dryer to dry her wet hair.
• The blow dryer was too hot and burned her scalp.