dryer
/ˈdɹaɪɚ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: dryers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who, or that which, dries; any device or facility employed to remove water or humidity, e.g. a desiccative
Noun
Examples
The sun and a northwesterly wind are great driers of the earth.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A catalyst used to promote the drying of paints and varnishes by oxidative crosslinking.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dryer” mean?
One who, or that which, dries; any device or facility employed to remove water or humidity, e.g. a desiccative
Is “dryer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.