damp-dry

[ damp-drahy, -drahy ]

verb (used without object)

, damp-dried, damp-dry·ing.

1. (of laundry) to dry partially so that some moisture remains, as for ease in ironing.

verb (used with object)

, damp-dried, damp-dry·ing.

1. to cause (laundry) to damp-dry.

adjective

1. of or relating to laundry so dried.

Word History and Origins

Origin of damp-dry¹

First recorded in 1955–60