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Meaning of dryer
A device that removes moisture from something, especially clothes or hair.
Etymology of dryer
The word "dryer" originated in the late 19th century, derived from the verb "dry" and the suffix "-er", which forms an agent noun.
The term initially referred to a device for drying clothes, and later its meaning expanded to include devices for drying hair and other substances.
Synonyms
desiccator
dehydrator
evaporator
heater
blower
warmer
radiator
furnace
kiln
oven
heater
warmer
thermoblower
airblower
hotair blower
heatpump
condenser
chiller
airconditioner
humidifier
sterilizer
disinfector
sanitizer
moisture remover
water remover
fluid extractor
moisture extractor
fluid remover
air dryer
spin dryer
tumble dryer
clothes dryer
hair dryer
hand dryer
machine dryer
heat dryer
warm air dryer
infrared dryer
radiant dryer
convection dryer
Definitions
- A machine for drying clothes, especially one that uses hot air.
- A device for drying hair, especially one that uses hot air.
- A device for removing moisture from the air or from a substance.
Usage Examples
- She used a hair dryer to style her hair.
- The clothes dryer was making a strange noise, so I had to call a repairman.
- The company uses a dryer to remove moisture from the air in their warehouse.
Antonyms
humidifier
moisturizer
steamer
vaporizer
hydrator
dampener
wetter
soaker
saturator
irrigator
sprinkler
mister
fogger
mistifier
vaporizer
fumigator
air purifier
air cleaner
air freshener
scent diffuser
aromatizer