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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Another way to look at sustainability in the home is to consider how efficiently your home’s systems and appliances work from your heating and cooling to your washer and dryer and even microwave.
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Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
The primary bedroom has an en suite bath, while the guest bedrooms have access to a bathroom with a washer and dryer near the living room.
—Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
There’s also an in-unit washer and dryer, plus a 2,500-square-foot rooftop terrace that’s ideal for alfresco lounging and entertaining.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
This law sets national efficiency standards for major household appliances like furnaces, stoves, and clothes dryers.
—Akielly Hu, Wired News, 29 Mar. 2025
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Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
The primary bedroom has an en suite bath, while the guest bedrooms have access to a bathroom with a washer and dryer near the living room.
—Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
There’s also an in-unit washer and dryer, plus a 2,500-square-foot rooftop terrace that’s ideal for alfresco lounging and entertaining.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
This law sets national efficiency standards for major household appliances like furnaces, stoves, and clothes dryers.
—Akielly Hu, Wired News, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Dryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dryer. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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