: dry to such a degree that no further moisture is given up on exposure to air
air-dried; air-drying; air-dries
: to dry by exposure to air
: to become dry by exposure to air
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Be sure to let the weights air-dry completely before using them again.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
The piece consists of 38 small sculptures, each on its own shelf, each sculpted out of air-dry clay.
—Robert Boyd, Chron, 22 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
Play it safe and stick to a non-abrasive sponge to clean hand-wash-only dishes and either allow them to air-dry or lightly dry them with a soft, microfiber cloth.
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—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Be sure to let the weights air-dry completely before using them again.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
Be sure to air-dry the topper before making your bed.
—Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
The piece consists of 38 small sculptures, each on its own shelf, each sculpted out of air-dry clay.
—Robert Boyd, Chron, 22 Feb. 2023
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“Air-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air-dry. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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