# drier

/ˈdɹaɪɝ/ (US) · /dɹˈaɪə/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/drier
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

a machine or tool that removes water from things like clothes or hair. It uses heat or air to make things dry quickly.

For teachers: an appliance or device designed to remove moisture from objects, typically through the application of heat or airflow.

## Examples

- I put the wet towels in the drier.
- After washing her hair, she used a hand-held drier to style it before heading to the interview.
- The industrial-sized drier in the basement of the hotel can process fifty kilograms of laundry in a single cycle, significantly reducing the turnaround time for fresh linens.

## Usage notes

- Commonly spelled 'dryer' in American English, while 'drier' is more frequent in British English for the appliance.

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