Definition

A machine that removes moisture from clothes or hair by using heat or air.

Example

I put my wet clothes in the dryer to get them dry quickly.

Conversation

Did you remember to use the dryer for your clothes?

Yes, I did! It really helped them dry quickly.

That's good to hear, I always forget to check mine.

You should set a timer; it makes it easier to remember!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dryer → The word 'dryer' is derived from 'dry' (from Old English 'drȳge', meaning free from moisture) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person or thing that performs a specified action). A dryer is a device that removes moisture from something, typically clothes.

Memory Tip

Think of something that makes things 'free from moisture' ('dry') — that's what a dryer does.

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