A1 noun Neutral #2,060 most common

dryer

/ˈdraɪər/

A dryer is a household machine used to remove moisture from clothes or hair. It usually works by blowing hot air over the wet items to make them dry quickly.

Examples

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1

I need to put the wet towels in the dryer.

I must place the damp towels into the drying machine.

2

The laundry facility is equipped with a high-capacity industrial dryer.

The washing area has a large machine for drying clothes.

3

Just toss your shirt in the dryer for five minutes.

Put your shirt in the drying machine for a short time.

Word Family

Noun
dryer
Verb
dry
Adverb
dryly
Adjective
dry
Related
dryness
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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'dry' and add '-er' to make it the 'thing that dries.'

Quick Quiz

The clothes are still wet; please put them in the _______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: dryer

Examples

1

I need to put the wet towels in the dryer.

everyday

I must place the damp towels into the drying machine.

2

The laundry facility is equipped with a high-capacity industrial dryer.

formal

The washing area has a large machine for drying clothes.

3

Just toss your shirt in the dryer for five minutes.

informal

Put your shirt in the drying machine for a short time.

4

Thermal efficiency is a key factor when designing a new commercial dryer.

academic

Heat use is very important for making a business drying machine.

5

The hotel requested a quote for ten new electric dryers.

business

The hotel asked for the price of ten new drying appliances.

Word Family

Noun
dryer
Verb
dry
Adverb
dryly
Adjective
dry
Related
dryness

Common Collocations

tumble dryer A machine that spins clothes to dry them
hair dryer A small tool to dry hair
dryer sheet A small paper put in the dryer to make clothes soft
electric dryer A drying machine powered by electricity
ventless dryer A dryer that does not need a pipe to the outside

Common Phrases

blow dryer

Another name for a hair dryer

dryer vent

The pipe that lets hot air out of the machine

spin dryer

A machine that removes water by spinning very fast

Often Confused With

dryer vs drier

'Drier' is more commonly used as the adjective meaning 'more dry', while 'dryer' usually refers to the machine.

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Usage Notes

In American English, 'dryer' is the standard spelling for the appliance. In British English, 'tumble dryer' is the specific term used for the laundry machine.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'dryer' to mean 'a person who dries something,' though it is almost exclusively used for the machine.

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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'dry' and add '-er' to make it the 'thing that dries.'

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Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'dry' (from Old English dryge) combined with the suffix '-er' to denote a tool or agent.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Plural: dryers Often used in compound nouns like 'hair dryer' or 'clothes dryer'
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Cultural Context

In many parts of Europe and Asia, air-drying clothes on a line is more common than using an electric dryer to save energy.

Quick Quiz

The clothes are still wet; please put them in the _______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: dryer

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