Hand Dryer

Pronunciation: /hænd ˈdraɪər/

Definitions of hand dryer

noun a machine that emits air to dry hands

Example Sentences

A1 I used the hand dryer in the bathroom to dry my hands.

A2 The hand dryer in the public restroom was broken.

B1 The hand dryer in the gym was much more powerful than the one at home.

B2 After washing my hands, I reached for the hand dryer on the wall.

C1 The hand dryer in the fancy restaurant had a sensor for automatic activation.

C2 The sleek design of the hand dryer in the airport restroom impressed me.

Examples of hand dryer in a Sentence

formal The hand dryer in the public restroom was very efficient.

informal I always use the hand dryer instead of paper towels.

slang The hand dryer in this place is top-notch!

figurative Using the hand dryer felt like a warm hug for my hands.

Grammatical Forms of hand dryer

• plural: hand dryers
• comparative: more efficient hand dryer
• superlative: most efficient hand dryer
• present tense: hand dryer
• future tense: will be hand dryer
• perfect tense: has been hand dryer
• continuous tense: is being hand dryer
• singular: hand dryer
• positive degree: hand dryer
• infinitive: to hand dry
• gerund: hand drying
• participle: hand dried

Origin and Evolution of hand dryer

First Known Use: 1921 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'hand dryer' originated as a description for a device used to dry hands quickly and efficiently in public restrooms.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'hand dryer' referred to a specific type of electric device, but over time it has become a generic term for any device used to dry hands in public restrooms, including air dryers and paper towel dispensers.