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tumble-dry

American

[tuhm-buhl-drahy] / ˈtʌm bəlˈdraɪ /

verb (used with object)

tumble-dried, tumble-drying

to dry (washing) in a clothes drier in which articles are rotated vertically through heated air.

tumble-dry British

verb

(tr) to dry (laundry) in a tumble dryer

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of tumble-dry

First recorded in 1965–70

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Don’t use fabric softener or bleach, which will damage the fibers, and tumble-dry on low.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 7, 2022

One good tip is to always wash and tumble-dry all lettuces, greens, and fresh herbs right away and store them in airtight containers with a piece of paper towel to absorb condensation.

From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2018

While most U.S. dryers use tumble-dry technology that vents excess heat and moisture outside, this ventless option condenses moisture from the drum and returns the excess heat energy.

From National Geographic ● Nov. 21, 2015

“My toes are frostbitten and I had to have my pants tumble-dried at halftime,” Petke told the Salt Lake Tribune.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 10, 2017

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