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dryer Synonyms

Another word for dryer

Choosing another word for dryer depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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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 clothes dryer so they would be warm and fluffy."

Strongest
clothes dryer
tumble dryer
Strong
spin dryer

• 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 dehydrator in the restroom for nearly a minute before his hands were completely dry."

Strong
dehydrator
desiccator
dehumidifier

• 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 siccative to the oil paint to ensure the canvas would be ready for the next layer by morning."

Strongest
siccative
drying agent
Strong
desiccant

Opposites of dryer

The opposite of dryer shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

retarder
humidifier
moistener
See all opposites of dryer

• Nearby Words

dryas
drycleaner
drydock
dryer
drygoods
dryish
dryland

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dryer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dryer
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