sun-dried

American  

[suhn-drahyd] / ˈsʌnˌdraɪd /

adjective

1. dried in the sun, as bricks or raisins.

2. dried up or withered by the sun.

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sun-dried British  

adjective

1. dried or preserved by exposure to the sun

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Etymology

Origin of sun-dried

First recorded in 1590–1600

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Example Sentences

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sun-dried

The dogs’ sleeping quarters are modeled after the park’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride, with its fort-like corridors made of sun-dried brick, the walls strewn with overgrown jungle vines.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

The sun-dried spice from Southern Turkey has hints of chocolate, smokiness and medium heat.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

Remember what I said about using sun-dried tomato oil in focaccia dough?

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026

If there’s a half-inch of sun-dried tomato oil left in a jar, there’s a very good chance I’m frying eggs in it the next morning.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

She went barefoot, avoiding barnacles, picking her way along the flats with the tide drawn out and the salt chuck grass sleek against the mud in sun-dried fans.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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