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Definition of drier - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
less moisthaving less moisture
- The desert air is much drier than the air in the rainforest.
2.
humorUK having a more subtle or understated humorUK
- His jokes are drier than hers.
Noun
1.
appliancemachine removing moisture from clothes
- She put the wet clothes in the drier.
2.
substanceTECH. chemical helping things dry fasterTECH.
- The paint contains a drier to speed up drying.
Images of drier
machine removing moisture from clothes
Expressions with drier
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hand-held device blowing warm air for hair styling
She used a blow drier to style her hair.
machine that dries clothes after washing
I put the wet clothes in the clothes drier.
machine that dries clothes by spinning them in heated air
She unloaded the washed clothes into the tumble drier..
machine that dries clothes by spinning them fast
The spin drier quickly removed excess water from the clothes.
device removing moisture from steam
The steam drier improved the turbine's efficiency.
device blowing warm air to dry or style hair
She used a hair drier to style her hair.
Origin of drier
English, dry (without moisture) + er (comparative suffix)
Terms with drier included in their meaning
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drink
pub beer mix combining sweeter ale with a drier, hoppier ale
amphibian
tailless amphibian with drier warty skin
Examples of drier in a sentence
The climate here is drier than in the coastal regions. Her drier wit often goes unnoticed. The film's humor is much drier than expected. The drier broke down during the laundry cycle. A new drier was installed in the laundry room. The drier in the ink ensures quick setting.
A drier was added to the mixture for faster results.
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- French:plus sec, sèche-linge, ...
- German:trockener, Trockner, ...
- Italian:più secco, asciugatrice, ...
- Spanish:más seco, secadora, ...
- Portuguese:mais seco, secadora, ...
- Chinese:更干燥的, 烘干机, ...
- Japanese:乾燥している, 乾燥機, ...
- Arabic:أَكْثَر جَفَافًا, مُجَفِّف, ...
- Hebrew:יָבֵשׁ יוֹתֵר, מְיַיבֵּשׁ כְּבִיסָה, ...
- Russian:менее влажный, сушилка, ...
- Ukrainian:сухіший, сушарка, ...
- Hindi:अधिक शुष्क, कपड़े सुखाने की मशीन, ...
Definition of dry - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
climatelacking moisture or water
- The desert is a dry place.
2.
aridcharacterized by a lack of rainfall
- The desert is extremely dry throughout the year..
3.
tastenot sweet in taste
- This wine is quite dry.
4.
boringlacking interest or excitement
- The lecture was dry and uninteresting.
5.
feelingsfree from tears
- Her eyes remained dry during the movie.
6.
lawUS prohibiting alcohol salesUS
- This county is dry.
7.
humorRare UK subtle and clever humorRare UK
- He has a dry sense of humor.
8.
farmRare not producing milkRare
- The cow is dry this season.
9.
masonryTECH. without mortar in constructionTECH.
- The wall was built dry.
Verb
1.
evaporationtr./intr. lose moisture or become free from ittr./intr.
- The clothes will dry in the sun.
2.
preservationtr. preserve food by removing moisturetr.
- They dry fruits to make snacks.
3.
actingintr. UK forget lines while performingintr. UK
- The actor dried during the play.
Noun
1.
climateseason with little or no rainfall in a region
- Farmers prepare for the dry in April.
2.
prohibitionistDated US person supporting prohibition of alcoholDated US
- He was known as a dry in the 1920s.
3.
politicsDated UK hard-line Conservative politicianDated UK
- The drys in the party opposed the new policy.
Expressions with dry
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meal without any drinks
He packed a dry lunch for the hike.
make something dry by removing moisture
She used a towel to dry off the dishes.
lose moisture and become dry
The soil tends to dry out in summer.
time when there is little or no rain
The crops suffered during the long dry period.
stop crying and become calm
After the sad movie, she tried to dry her tears.
cause something to lose all moisture
The sun can dry up the wet clothes quickly.
become empty of water or liquid
The river can run dry during summer.
remove all liquid from something
The vampire tried to suck dry the victim's blood.
lose interest and stop exchanging ideas in discussion
Their conversation ran dry when they disagreed on the topic.
rehearsal or practice session without actual outcome
The team conducted a dry run before the actual presentation..
humor presented without showing emotion
He has a dry sense of humor that often goes unnoticed.
to go away or disappear suddenly and completely
The storm will dry up and blow away by noon.
money or resources become completely used or unavailable
The project stopped when the funds dry up.
exhaust resources or money completely
The company was bled dry by the lawsuit.
use up all the drinks someone has by drinking them
The guests tried to drink the host dry.
do something very dull or uninteresting
Watching the lecture felt like watching the paint dry.
everyone present was crying because they felt deeply moved
After her farewell speech, there was not a dry eye in the room.
extremely dry without any moisture
The desert was dry as a bone.
very boring or dull
The lecture was dry as dust and hard to follow.
having experience and good judgment
She is dry behind the ears and handles challenges well.
period without success or productivity
After several successful novels, the writer hit a dry spell.
stop consuming alcohol
He decided to go dry for a month.
expose to public criticism or blame
The media hung the politician out to dry after the scandal.
abandoned or left helpless
He was left high and dry by his friends.
Origin of dry
Old English, dryge (without moisture)
Examples of dry in a sentence
Farmers struggle with dry conditions during summer. The climate in this region is very dry. Farmers are struggling due to the dry conditions. The cake was dry and lacked flavor. I prefer dry champagne over sweet varieties. His humor was dry and hard to appreciate.
The book's dry style made it a tough read. He listened to the apology with dry eyes. Despite the farewell, she stayed dry-eyed. They crossed the border into a dry town. The restaurant cannot serve wine in this dry district. Her dry wit often went unnoticed. The comedian's dry delivery made the joke even funnier. The farmer kept the dry ewe separate from the lambing flock. This goat has been dry since her kid was weaned. The dry stone wall required skilled craftsmanship. They preferred dry construction for the garden path. The paint will dry overnight. Leave the dishes out to dry. Farmers dry herbs for the market. They dry meat to make jerky. She dreaded drying during her big monologue. The comedian dried and had to improvise his routine. The dry affects crop yields significantly. Tourists avoid the dry due to extreme heat. The dry campaigned vigorously against the new bar. As a dry, she opposed the sale of alcohol in town. The drys were influential in the 1980s. A group of drys met to discuss strategy.
View all translations of dry
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- French:sec, sécher, ...
- German:trocken, trocknen, ...
- Italian:arido, asciugare, ...
- Spanish:seco, secar, ...
- Portuguese:seco, secar, ...
- Chinese:干燥的, 变干, ...
- Japanese:乾燥した, 乾く, ...
- Arabic:جَافّ, جَفَّ, ...
- Hebrew:יָבֵשׁ, לְהִתְייַבֵּשׁ, ...
- Russian:сухой, сохнуть, ...
- Ukrainian:сухий, висихати, ...
- Hindi:शुष्क, सूखना, ...
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