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dryer

UK
/ˈdraɪə/
US
/ˈdraɪɚ/

Translations

dryernoun
dryers
pl
UK
/ˈdraɪə/
US
/ˈdraɪɚ/
sèche-lingeAppareil ménager pour sécher le linge.
She bought a new dryer for the laundry room.
Elle a acheté un nouveau sèche-linge pour la buanderie.
siccatifEn peinture et en imprimerie, produit qui accélère le séchage.
The artist added a dryer to the paint to ensure it would set quickly.
L’artiste a ajouté un siccatif à la peinture pour qu’elle sèche rapidement.
Additional translations
sèche-mainsAppareil fixé dans les sanitaires pour sécher les mains.
sèche-cheveuxAppareil utilisé pour sécher les cheveux.
Synonyms
drier
dehydrator
blow dryer
hair dryer
clothes dryer
dryeradjective
dryer
Comp.
dryest
Super.
UK
/ˈdraɪ.ə/
US
/ˈdraɪ.ɚ/
Variant comparative form of the adjective "dry"; used to mean "more dry."
plus secForme comparative de l’adjectif « sec ».
The air in the desert is often dryer than in the mountains.
L’air du désert est souvent plus sec que celui des montagnes.
dryadjective

dryer

Comp.

drier
Comp.
driest
Super.
UK
/draɪ/
US
/draɪ/
The clothes were finally dry after hanging in the sun all day.
Les vêtements étaient enfin secs après avoir séché au soleil toute la journée.
Additional translations
arideSurtout pour le climat, le sol ou une région.
Synonyms
arid
dehydrated
parched
desiccated
barren
uninteresting
dull
Antonyms
wet
moist
damp

Definitions

dryernoun
A machine or device that removes moisture from something (such as clothes, hair, or hands) by using heat, air, or other means.
She used a hair dryer to finish styling her hair.
A substance or agent that accelerates the drying process, often used in paints and inks.
The artist added a dryer to the paint to ensure it would set quickly.
dryeradjective
Comparative form of dry: more dry.
The air in the desert is often dryer than in the mountains.
dryadjective
Free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist.
The clothes were finally dry after hanging in the sun all day.
Lacking interest or excitement; dull.
The lecture was so dry that several students fell asleep.
Having no or very little rain; arid.
The dry climate of the desert makes it difficult for many plants to survive.
(Of a wine, cider, etc.) not sweet because of the lack of residual sugar.
She prefers a dry white wine with her dinner.
(Of humor) expressed in a matter-of-fact, understated, or ironic way.
His dry sense of humor often left people wondering if he was serious.
(Of a jurisdiction, venue, or event) prohibiting the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages.
It's a dry county, so you won't find any liquor stores within its borders.
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