Pronunciation: /draɪər/
noun a person or thing that dries something, such as a drying machine or a person who dries hair
A1 I need to buy a new drier for my clothes.
A2 The drier in the laundromat is out of order.
B1 She prefers to use a drier rather than hanging her clothes to dry.
B2 The industrial drier at the dry cleaners can handle large loads of laundry.
C1 The drier's efficiency rating is important when choosing a new appliance.
C2 The drier's sensor technology ensures that clothes are dried evenly and without damage.
adjective comparative form of 'dry', meaning having less moisture or wetness compared to something else
A1 My clothes are drier after being in the sun for a few hours.
A2 I prefer to use a drier towel to dry off after swimming.
B1 The drier climate in the desert makes it difficult for plants to grow.
B2 Using a drier heat setting on the hair dryer can prevent damage to your hair.
C1 The drier conditions in the winter can lead to an increase in static electricity.
C2 The drier air in the mountains can make breathing more difficult for some people.
formal The drier climate in the desert makes it difficult for plants to thrive.
informal I need to put my clothes in the drier before they start to smell.
slang Let's hit up the drier at the laundromat to finish up our laundry.
figurative His humor is drier than the Sahara desert.
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