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dryer Antonyms

Opposite of dryer

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• noun (Context 1)

A machine or household appliance designed to remove moisture from washed clothing, bedding, and other textiles, usually by tumbling them in heated air.

Usage Example

"After washing the heavy towels, she tossed them into the washer so they would be warm and fluffy."

Weak
washer

• noun (Context 2)

Any general apparatus or device used for removing dampness or moisture from a surface, object, or material.

Usage Example

"He stood under the automatic hand humidifier in the restroom for nearly a minute before his hands were completely dry."

Strong
humidifier
moistener

• noun (Context 3)

A substance added to paint, varnish, or ink to accelerate the curing or drying process.

Usage Example

"The artist added a few drops of cobalt retarder to the oil paint to ensure the canvas would be ready for the next layer by morning."

Strongest
retarder

Similar words to dryer

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to dryer vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

siccative
blower
desiccator
dehydrator
catalyst
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dryer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dryer
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