dryer
noun
dry·er
variant spelling of drier
1
: something that extracts or absorbs moisture
2
: a substance that accelerates drying (as of oils, paints, and printing inks)
3
usually dryer
: a device for drying
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Retail prices for the typical washing machine and clothing dryer rose by about 12% each — about $86 and $92 per unit, respectively — due to 2018 tariffs on imports of washing machines, according to a study by economists at the Federal Reserve Board and University of Chicago.
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Annie Nova,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Ensure vents for the dryer, furnace stove and fireplace are clear of snow and other debris.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Overland Park will host a large appliance recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon April 19 at Shawnee Mission West High School, 8800 W. 85th St. Items include refrigerators, ovens, dehumidifiers and dryers.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Dreame’s products — ranging from robotic, wet, dry and cordless stick vacuums to high-speed hair dryers — are used in 21 million homes across more than 120 countries, according to the company.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Dryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dryer. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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